Animal Behavior Support & Training Supervisor

Animal Welfare Association

Job Description

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Job description:

Objective: Provide assessment, socialization, behavior modification and enrichment for shelter animals. Provide behavior consultation and training for staff, volunteers, shelter pet adoptees, and public clients. Oversee all daily operations and staff of the behavior department while maintaining the policies and procedures related to all aspects of said department.
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in animal science or behavior preferred or equivalent years of work experience.
CPDT-KA or higher certification required
1-3 years’ experience working in the companion animal field, shelter experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Basic computer skills; knowledge of animal shelter software programs is a plus
Physical Factors:

Work performed in shelter environment, high exposure to animals, requires animal handling
Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels, wet surfaces, hazardous chemicals, and sharp objects
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and over 50 lbs. with assistance
Long periods of sitting, standing, working at computer and making phone calls, standing before groups, bending, stooping, reaching, and working outdoors in differing climate may be required
Working Conditions:

Varying shifts, weekdays and weekends, and some holiday work required
Overtime work as necessary
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

This is a full time job