Canine Care Team Lead

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington is currently seeking a Canine Care Team Lead to join our team. This is a full-time, FLSA nonexempt opportunity.

Canine Care Team Lead

The Canine Care Team Lead coordinates the daily work of Animal Care Technicians, volunteers, workforce partners to ensure that all team areas are clean, animals are cared for, and processes are on track according to protocol. The Canine Care Team Lead is the team’s primary subject matter expert regarding these tasks and is the primary trainer for new staff, volunteers, workforce partners and community work crews. The Canine Care Team Lead is expected to participate in HSSW professional development coursework and activities and will assist the Animal Care Manager in the professional development of the team.

Team Lead Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for training team of staff and workforce partners to perform the essential Animal Care Technician duties according to Standard Operating Procedures efficiently and effectively.
• Promote the development of tactical skills needed for promoting the advancement of HSSW’s strategic goals and mission.
• Assist supervisors in delegation, implementation, and oversight of the workflow of assigned staff, volunteers, and workforce partners. Open/close facility as necessary.
• Assist supervisor with hiring new department personnel and provide feedback for staff evaluations, coaching/support & goal setting opportunities.
• Communicate effectively and empathetically with visitors, staff & volunteers. Make decisions and solves issues that are within the team lead scope of authority, actively seeks guidance from leadership when appropriate.
• Promote communication and cooperation between departments. Recognize the need of other departments and work to adjust personnel to help when applicable. Actively support volunteer programs by attending appropriate meetings and trainings.
• Take immediate action to remedy safety issues, incidents, or equipment failures. Responsible for addressing safety concerns or noncompliance of safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, workforce partner, client, animal, or the organization at risk.
• Follow all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
  
  

Animal Care Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform euthanasia of selected animals with compassion and assist in Euthanasia Technician training.
• Recognize symptoms and provide supportive care for animals suffering from common diseases.
• Perform animal care technician duties as needed, including cleaning, and sanitizing of kennels, cages, and public areas, following shelter protocols to ensure a safe, healthy environment.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Must know how to operate MS Office programs and other related software.
• Certification in Euthanasia by Injection within 3 months of accepting position. In-house training provided.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Teaching, training, coaching &/or mentoring.
• Animal Handling
  
  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Primary workplace is at an animal shelter that operates 7 days per week, with exposure to environmental conditions that include working with and near animals and with potential exposure to fractious animals; high noise levels; zoonotic diseases; animal bites and scratches; cleaning chemicals and allergens. Potential exposure of infectious diseases to owned animals. All HSSW campuses utilize nut-based products, such as peanut butter and walnut-based litter. This position will be scheduled for up to 10 hours per day with appropriate breaks and lunch. This is a physically demanding position with physical requirements that may include occasional lifting of up to fifty pounds with assistance.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. HSSW participates in E-Verify.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $20.24 to 24.50 per hour. The starting pay within that range is dependent upon experience.

Full Time Employee Benefits

In addition to serving in an organization with a compassionate and strategic purpose, full-time employees currently enjoy the following benefits and employee perks.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits that become effective the first of the month after hire.
• Matching percentage 401 (k) retirement plan that begins the first month after hire, has a 3-year graded vestment schedule and a ROTH contribution option.
• Employee Assistance Program for all household member access.
• Section 125 FSA Cafeteria Plan for out-of-pocket health and/or dependent day care expenses.
• Numerous employee discounts and discounts with partner organizations.
• Access to affordable life, disability, and accidental supplemental insurance.
• As a 501c3 non-profit organization, full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness with the potential to eliminate student loans within 10 years!
  
  

Paid Time Off (PTO) This Position Accrues PTO At a Rate Of 1.84 Hours For Every 40 Hours Worked. Additional Paid Time Includes

• Floating Holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Pet bereavement leave.
• Jury duty pay.
  
  

Culture

Vision: A community where everyone loves and cares for animals.

Mission: Rescue. Return. Restore. Rehome. Reconnect. One animal at a time

Values: Compassion. Collaboration. Excellence. Service. Integrity.

The Ultimate Team Player

• Displays interest, enthusiasm, and an affinity for working with people.
• Demonstrates an attitude in being of-service, using good judgment, maintaining a positive outlook, and ideally, a sense of humor.
• Works well in teams and demonstrates an attitude and commitment to collaboration with a sincere interest in helping others succeed.
• Is committed to achieving excellence individually and as a part of the team.
• Exhibits adaptability, curiosity, flexibility to change, open to new ideas, and encourages others to recognize changes in work tasks, situations, and environment as an opportunity for transformation.
• Is committed to personal and professional development through life-long learning.
  
  

How To Apply

• Does HSSW sound like the right place for you?
• Does this job sound like a great fit and you meet the qualifications for this position?
• Do you have alignment with HSSW’s mission, vision, and values? Then, if you
• Then click the Apply button to begin your journey to join our team today.
• HSSW participates in E-Verify and due to the nature and responsibilities of the position, requires a Motor Vehicle Records release.
  
  

For more information visit https://HSSW.org/careers/. Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Salary Description

$20.24 to 24.50 per hour