About this opportunity
Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California lists this BEHAVIOR COORDINATOR opportunity in whittier, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hours - this position generally requires about 5 hours a week
Position Requirements - The Behavior Coordinator evaluates potential behavior issues in new hounds at BHRSC using the SAFER assessment tool. They must be organized and a good communicator and able to check and respond to emails at least once per day. More than basic knowledge of dog behavior is a plus.
Schedule, perform, and input SAFER assessments for hounds who arrive at BHRSC prior to moving to their foster or forever homes
Travel to our four vet locations (Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Orange, and Huntington Beach) to perform the assessment in a timely manner (within a few days of a hound’s arrival)
Maintain a spreadsheet tracking behavior evaluations and behavior cases
Upload and share videos on Google Drive, share treatment plans, collect hound updates, and communicate relevant info to the BHRSC team as needed
Review owner surrender request forms and ask relevant behavior questions when necessary
Support fosters and adopters by educating, providing guidance, and helping with behavioral issues
Follow up with fosters for hounds on a behavior hold to monitor progress and determine when a hound can be adopted
Assist fosters/adopters to find a certified dog trainer for their hound if needed
Worksite address
whittier, CA, 90607, US
Who can apply
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