Animal Therapy Program Manager

FUTURES INC

Animal Therapy Program Manager

Job Position: Animal Therapy Program Manager

Reports to: VP of Adult Services

Qualifications:

1. Vaccinated
2. Have their own vehicle, insurance, and a driver's license
3. Comfortable working with individuals w/disabilities
4. Comfortable that the role is part-time w/flexible hours
5. Able to drive to Berlin, Middletown, & West Hartford
6. Comfortable completing a drug test & being fingerprinted
7. Experience with animal handling & having relevant certificates

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Minimal lifting of Therapy Animal may be required. Must be able to meet the consumer/student needs that are to be fulfilled by the program. This may require walking, bending, standing, throwing etc. for extended period of time. Must be able to communicate clearly and possess the ability to meet both student/consumer as well as animal needs.

Job Goal:

To support the wellbeing of our consumers/students. This support will include working with consumers/students in classroom settings, agency offices or in the community.

Schedule: Part-Time w/Flexible Hours

Pay Rate: $25/hour for animal therapy

Duties:

1. Works effectively with and maintains positive relationships with consumers, students, agency personnel, employers, and co-workers.
2. Develop, maintain and alter therapy program schedules as needed
3. Perform therapeutic services to consumers/students including but not limited to: Going for walks, Playing fetch or other games, Reading to the animal, grooming the animal etc.
4. Maintain PMT and CPR/First Aid certifications
5. Obtains all necessary requirements to work at Futures School ( Fingerprinting, Drug Screen and V Endorsement)
6. Maintain necessary certification for each animal
7. Continue animal training to ensure proper behavior of animal
8. Research new training methods and techniques
9. Initiates and maintains relationships with outside entities to grow program

Background & Driving Check