What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Adoption Counselor position at SPCA Florida?
Changing the world of an animal’s life is what we do best! We’re passionate about cultivating your career and future in Animal Welfare.We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is making a difference in animals’ lives. We have a team of dedicated, innovative, and compassionate people who strive to find a furever home for every animal that comes to the SPCA Florida Adoption Center.Our adoption counselors give the best first impression to all of our guests at SPCA Florida! A happy and polite attitude is a must along with passion, compassion, and a love for both people and animals in order to make the perfect match for our adoptable pets.Join SPCA Florida in making a difference as we are looking for a full-time Adoption Counselor.We are looking for candidates with the following skills : Must love dogs and cats and care about people.A high school diploma is required. An associate degree is preferred but not required.Must be able to work a flexible schedule (including Saturdays and Sundays). We are open 7 days a week.Familiarity with ShelterLuv is a plus.Candidates must have leadership skills, be eager to learn, show initiative, possess great customer service skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.Animal experience is a must, including knowledge of animal behavior and handling.Good driving record, personal auto insurance, ability to drive a van safely, and reliable transportation are required.Interacting with and getting to know the animals, and being able to talk with prospective adopters about them to make a successful match.Helping people through the adoption process, sharing information about animal care and behavior, reviewing adoption applications, conversationally interviewing applicants, making decisions to finalize or deny an adoption, and communicating with the applicant in such a manner that maintains a courteous and friendly experience.Willingness and ability to learn and use the ShelterLuv computer program we use to track animals in the shelter. Utilize software to enter complete and accurate data into the ShelterLuv system.Assists with disease control and cleaning of public areas throughout the day as needed.Clean cages and maintain sanitation standards.Being nonjudgmental to everyone.We offer very competitive salaries and an invigorating work environment with lots of room for career growth. We believe in a work / life balance to have a happy home life. This position allows you to participate in our excellent benefits package which includes paid time off, 401K, health, dental and vision insurance, and pet care discounts. At SPCA Florida, we have created what we believe is a good balance between professional expertise and a positive work environment.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace, background checks.#J-18808-Ljbffr
