Program Coordinator - Foster Care

Domestic Animal Services

Job Description

Applications must be submitted on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/collier

Job Summary -
Performs professional work coordinating various programs supporting County operations, focusing on the Foster Care program with Domestic Animal Services.
Essential Functions -
Community Volunteer Outreach:
• Develop and execute strategies to recruit foster volunteers, focusing on engaging local community members and animal advocates.
• Conduct interviews, orientations, and training sessions to onboard new fosters, ensuring they are well-prepared to care for animals.
Foster Program Management:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for foster volunteers, providing ongoing support, resources, and communication.
• Maintain a system to match animals with appropriate foster homes based on the animal’s needs and the foster’s experience and availability.
• Regularly check in with fosters to monitor the animals' well-being, offer guidance, and address any challenges or questions.
Animal Health and Welfare:
• Coordinate with DAS veterinary and animal care teams to ensure foster animals receive necessary medical care, vaccinations, and behavioral support.
• Schedule and track veterinary appointments, providing foster families with information and support regarding animal health care.
• Maintain up-to-date records for each foster animal, tracking their progress and ensuring proper documentation for eventual adoption.
Community Engagement and Support:
• Develop resources such as a foster manual, online resources, and regular newsletters to keep fosters informed and engaged.
• Plan foster appreciation events and activities to foster community and celebrate the contributions of foster volunteers.

Data Management and Reporting:
• Track program data, including the number of animals in foster, length of stay, outcomes, and feedback from fosters.
• Prepare reports on the foster program’s impact to help assess the program’s effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Additional Duties
• Maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment for animals, volunteers, and staff.
• Promote a humane and caring attitude toward all animals and encourage volunteers to serve as ambassadors for DAS in the community.
• Attend relevant training sessions, workshops, and seminars to stay updated on best practices in volunteer management and animal welfare.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Associate degree required.
• Three (3) years of related experience in animal care, shelter work, or volunteer/foster coordination.
• Candidates without a degree should possess two (2) additional years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Proficiency with data management and basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office preferred. Familiarity with shelter software (e.g., Chameleon) is preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
Supplemental information
• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

• Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace. Veterans and their spouses may receive preferential treatment.

This is a full time job