About this opportunity
Kitsap Humane Society lists this Temporary Foster Support opportunity in bremerton, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Temporary Foster Support (TFS)
The TFS main priority is to assist with the care and placement of animals who need to be placed in foster homes. They will work under the supervision of the Foster Coordinators. This is a temporary support position for 1-3 months.
Job Duties
General Foster Program Support:
Cleaning kennels in holding areas to ensure proper sanitation procedures and prevent disease transmission
Sending foster requests for animals in need of foster care
Coordinating foster pickup of animals going to foster, including gathering necessary paperwork and supplies
Coordinating foster return for spay/neuter surgery and adoption placement, including setting up kennels for animals returning from foster and preparing necessary paperwork
Tracking communication with foster parents in a clear way that is accessible to all foster team members
Responding to general foster inquiries
Addressing foster parent concerns with compassion and empathy
Ensuring the holding areas are clean and fully stocked with supplies
Coordinating appointments for vaccines and sending reminders via email to foster families
Tracking and administering vaccines and boosters for foster animals
Keeping up-to-date and detailed records of conversations/emails/rechecks for each patient for communication to the vet team
Copying and filing completed treatment sheets for each patient
Caring for critical animals awaiting foster, including bottle or tube feeding neonatal kittens and puppies without moms
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Must complete a pre-employment criminal record background check
Be hardworking and efficient, and have extremely strong time-management skills
Be well-organized, attentive to detail, and able to multitask in a busy, high-stress environment
Have experience and confidence in handling cats, dogs, and other domestic animals of all ages, sizes, breeds, behaviors and temperaments
Be computer literate (including Microsoft Office suite), social media savvy, and adept with mobile technology
Be a team player and able to work collaboratively and productively with volunteers, peers, and other KHS staff
Be able to communicate respectfully and effectively with people of all backgrounds and personalities
Be flexible around our scheduling needs
Be positive and open-minded towards progressive animal welfare strategies and policies
Be understanding of the need for and comfort with euthanasia
Physical Requirements
Ability to on occasion lift up to 50 pounds
Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc., as job may require
Have a valid WA driver's license and clean driving record
Work environment may involve exposure to inclement weather, odors and/or loud noises, as well as the presence of restrained domestic animals
Benefits Summary: Pay Rate: $18.28
Worksite address
bremerton, WA, 98312, US
Who can apply
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