dakin humane society is hiring

animal caregiver (Part-time, springfield)

Dakin Humane Society has an immediate opening for a part-time Animal Caregiver at our Springfield Adoption Center. This position requires a flexible schedule. Previous animal handling experience a plus.

Please review job description below.

To apply, send cover letter, resume stating relevant experience to search@dpvhs.org with "Animal Caregiver" in subject line. No phone calls please.

Dakin Position Description

Title: Animal Caregiver

Reports to: Animal Care Manager

Hours: Part-time, non-exempt, hourly

Function: Under the supervision of the animal care manager, the animal caregiver ensures the successful operation of Dakin adoption centers by providing humane care for the animals, maintaining high standards of customer service; and contributing to the operation and maintenance of the facilities.

Responsibilities:

animal care:

Provides consistently high standards of humane care for all Dakin animals, including best practices in enrichment, rehabilitation, feeding, housing, and medical care.
Provides daily dog walking.
Performs routine kennel work, including maintenance of animal care areas, cages, kennels, and public areas.
Observes animals for signs of illness or injury and reports such to the supervisor, animal care manager, or veterinary staff for treatment.
Routinely communicates animal- and volunteer-related developments with other staff through the Communications Log.

volunteers and interns:

Provides daily supervision to volunteers and interns in the performance of their respective job responsibilities.
Trains volunteers and interns and provides ongoing feedback and guidance.
Actively supports volunteers and interns and promotes the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission.

Other responsibilities:

Monitors and tracks usage of department supplies following the proper agency purchasing guidelines.
Attends Dakin events as required.
Assists with the maintenance and upkeep of animal care facilities and equipment.
Assures the safety of the Dakin workplace and actively monitors safety for staff, clients, and animals. Follows safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
Follows Dakin operating standards and procedures.
Works with leadership to recommend and implement policy/procedural changes for the adoption centers.
Complies with Dakin personnel policies.
Attends appropriate staff meetings.
Serves on appropriate committees, task forces, and networks.
Represents Dakin in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Provides quality service to customers, volunteers, donors, and staff recognizing their individual contribution to the success of our organization.
Regularly participates in meetings with staff and volunteers to share ideas and suggestions designed to improve working conditions and the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned by the animal care supervisor, an adoption center manager, or the director of operations.

Position Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Knowledge of basic domestic animal care and safe/humane animal handling.

Skills and Traits:

Must agree with and be committed to the mission, policies, and goals of Dakin Humane Society.
Must be energetic, team oriented and quality improvement minded.
Must be positive, flexible, and able to handle difficult and sensitive situations with diplomacy and discretion.
Must understand and respect confidentiality, be assertive, prioritize, focus, and be customer oriented.
Must be able to see the adoption centers in their relationship to the agency as a whole and the community at large.
Must have public and employee relation skills as well as excellent communication skills.
Must have demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Must have strong analytical ability to make sound decisions.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Mental, Physical and Communication Demands:

Must be available to work when and where needed by the organization.
Must be willing to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires reliable attendance.
Requires working alone or with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated.
Requires working under pressure with a public audience.
Requires patience and tact when working with difficult, emotional, or angry people.
Requires ability to work safely around unruly, vicious, sick, injured, or dangerous animals.
While performing this job the employee will regularly be required to use hands and arms to reach, grasp, and hold animals, supplies, and other tools; to talk and speak clearly to clients and co-workers; and to hear questions and animals.
This job requires a great deal of standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, crouching, and general mobility. It may include lifting up to 40 pounds, carrying and pushing of supplies, and cleaning of animal areas.
This job requires working around and with chemical compounds (i.e., bleach, detergents, and disinfectants) used to clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and other surfaces.
Requires the ability to work in an environment with generally moderate, but occasionally loud, noise levels.
While working with sheltered animals there is a risk of exposure to parasites and infectious diseases.
Allergic conditions, which could be aggravated when handling or working with animals or cleaning supplies, may be a disqualification.

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