Director Aspca Animal Rescue Jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Summary:

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Functional Duties (85%)

• Maintain working knowledge of all Care & Enrichment daily protocols

• Maintain working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, and keeps accurate records of compliance activities

• Clean, sanitize, and prepare animal housing areas according to established protocols

• Perform repeated daily checks of animal holding areas, spot cleaning, feeding, watering, and providing enrichment according to relevant protocols

• Create and maintain safe and comfortable enriched kennels for all dogs

• Provide enrichment activities according to the daily enrichment schedule

• Provide food, water, and medication based on veterinary orders and behavior modification plans

• Monitor the eating, drinking, and elimination habits of every animal

• Monitor the population for signs of physical or mental decline, promptly reporting concerns through the appropriate channels

• Assist in overseeing volunteers as they perform animal related tasks, providing coaching and encouragement; demonstrate respect and gratitude for volunteer support

• Assist with handling and documentation during dog playgroups

• Assist with the transport of dogs to and from emergency and specialty veterinarians, and between ASPCA facilities as needed

• Assist with the physical movement of animals into and out of the shelter using low-stress animal handling techniques and following applicable organizational policies and protocols"

• Collaborate with behavior and veterinary team members, working together to ensure open and ample communication, excellent care, and close monitoring of every animal in the shelter

• Send timely medical and behavior observation reports and actively engage within and across teams to implement interventions

• Attend all required huddles throughout the day, reporting on progress, asking for or providing assistance as needed

• Attend and participate in training classes as scheduled by the Manager, Care and Enrichment

• Continually support teammates, working together to stay on track in order to best serve the animals

• Keep animal care and enrichment equipment and supplies organized, efficiently located, and in good repair, reporting missing, broken, or inadequate tools to management

• Monitor the inventory and conditions of animal care and enrichment supplies, requesting additional supplies before stock is depleted

• Be willing to deploy locally or nationally as part of an ASPCA response when the opportunity arises and approved by the Manager, Care and Enrichment.

Operational and Administrative Duties (15%)

• Maintain meticulous records for every animal in appropriate databases

• Attend and meaningfully contribute to all relevant R&R Center and ASPCA meetings

• Accurately track and report time worked, time off, and work-related expenses

• Responsibly steward R&R Center assets

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience required

• Professional, academic or volunteer animal care experience with dogs is required

• 6 months of professional or volunteer animal care experience with dogs is strongly preferred

• Animal shelter experience with dogs strongly preferred; dog boarding or veterinary clinic experience with dogs preferred

• Previous experience working in an animal shelter preferred

• Fear Free Shelter Program certification (approximately 5 hours) required or completed within 60 days of hire

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating safe driving

• Dependable and ability to demonstrate regular and reliable attendance

• Fluent in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with shelter software systems or Salesforce a plus

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Able to regularly witness animals suffering medically and/or behaviorally

• Comfortable with humane euthanasia in theory and in practice

• Displays concern for the safety and well-being of self, animals and others, especially under stress

• Fosters collaboration by creating strong connections with colleagues at all levels and in all areas

• Builds strong work relationships based on trust, respect, and listening to understand

• Freely and generously shares knowledge, skills, and expertise with others

• Demonstrates genuine interest in the thoughts, ideas, and expertise of others

• Proactively problem-solves and takes appropriate initiative to implement solutions

• Flexible; can easily adapt to changes and help others do the same

• Resilient; bounces back from difficult and disappointing situations quickly

• Artfully flexes coaching styles to best support diverse individuals

• Cultivates a climate in which diverse perspectives are solicited, encouraged, valued, and respected

• Ability to set a clear direction and inspire others to work towards shared goals

• Sets a high standard by exemplifying transparency, integrity, honesty and strong ethical principles

• Unafraid of hard conversations and approaches them openly, quickly, and kindly

• Views conflict as generative, using disagreement to drive innovation, improve communication, clarify and articulate values, and build stronger relationships

• Ability to maintain an open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols

• Work takes place in a variety of environments and weather conditions, including indoor climate-controlled spaces and outdoors where surfaces may be wet or uneven and extreme heat, cold, or precipitation is possible

• Work occurs in noisy environments

• Work involves exposure to chemical and biological hazards such as medications, cleaning products, urine, feces, blood, and sharp objects

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment that requires standing, walking, bending, squatting, and/or kneeling for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift and carry animals (50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance) and equipment, such as food bags, bedding, and cleaning supplies

• Comfort and ability to handle and restrain animals safely and humanely, particularly in stressful situations

• Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to disposable coveralls, respirators or face masks, and booties

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