Pet Companion Specialist

 QUALIFICATIONS

 Education:

• High School or GED required

 Experience:

• Animal care is strongly preferred
• Experience working with domestic violence, homeless, or economically disadvantaged populations is preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources is preferred.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognize the impact of domestic violence, human trafficking, and trauma, and respond appropriately to crisis events.
• Collaborates closely with partners in the community, vet hospitals, rescues, etc.
• Conducts intakes on new animals, asses medical needs, schedule vet visits, and coordinates with staff.
• Create a new behavioral assessment for all new animal intakes.
• Maintains a productive relationship with the pet parent.
• Create and maintain enrichment, basic care, and the needs of the animals.
• Assist with the animal needs; clean kennel/litter, clean the dog yard, train, and groom.
• Form and build long-term partnerships with other rescues, vet clinics, etc.
• Pick up our monthly donations from Philanthropy, and make sure we have a continued partnership with donors.
• Order supplies as needed, exit box materials.
• Complete accurate documentation in various databases and all program paperwork in a timely, correct, and thorough manner.
• Attend meetings; weekly- case review meetings, program meetings, and development team meetings.
• Work with our partner rescue in the circumstance there are surrenders, using their temporary care program, and other resources.
• Transport animals in a company van.

 Compliance/Requirements:

• Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation
• Current Auto Liability Insurance
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Record
• Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age