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The role is comprisedof administrative tasks and hands-on work with the animals. Foster Coordinators work with all species accepted into Seattle Humane (cats, dogs, and small animals), requiring a wide array of knowledge. This role also works with the public through coordination of our SPOT program. This is an expanding program with the goal of increasing the number of large dogs successfully placed into foster homes. Foster Coordinators value working with both people and animals and thrive in fast-paced environments. Emotional resiliency and ability to prioritize self-care are key to being effective in this role long-term.\nKEY OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nOperates as case manager for pets in foster.\nFacilitates veterinary appointments for foster pets, including administering medication or vaccines. Must be comfortable with handling needles.\nSchedulesall appointments, including surgery, for foster pets.\nFinds appropriate fosterhomes for pets with foster requested. \nRespond to community members who are seeking SPOT placement for their pet(s).\nGathers requiredinformation regardinganimals’ history and behavior and makes determination about a pet’s suitability for SPOT program.\nFollows administrative and legal process for SPOT Program participation, return to owner, and surrender.\nPromotes pets for foster using various forms of communications.\nUpdates pet database with necessary medical and behavioral information.\nPrepares supplies for foster parents.\nFacilitates dog-dog introductions when necessary for dogs going to foster.\nAudits pet records to ensure foster pets are progressing as needed.\nProvides hands-on training and verbal coaching of new skills to foster parents.\nSupports skill development by connecting foster parents with training opportunities.\nTriages pet emergencies and communicatesto other teams as appropriate.\nParticipates in pet population communications including rounds and meetings.\nSecondary Functions:\nFollows Seattle Humane Standard Operating Procedures and suggests changes as needed.\nPromotes and positive, supportive, and cooperative work environment based on mutual respect and open communication.\nReports any health, behavior, safety, or security concerns to a supervisor in a timely manner.\nAttends department and full staff meetings as requested and participateswith ideas and suggestions designed to improve shelter services program and working conditions.\nPerforms opening and closing tasks for department.\nProvides on-campus bottle feeding to orphaned neonatal kittens who are awaiting foster pick up.\nMaintains appropriate filesand records; Adheres to the files and records retention policy and procedures\nOther duties as assigned.\nEmbodies and models Seattle Humane's Core Values:Collaboration\nCompassion\nAccessibility\nRespect\nAdaptability\n\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:\nStaff: No staff supervision\nVolunteers: Indirect supervision of all foster parents and Remote Foster Admin Volunteers. Direct supervision of Foster Support Volunteers and Onsite Foster Admin Volunteers. \nCOMMUNICATION/INTERPERSONAL CONTACT:\nDaily communication with Foster Manager and direct team members.\nDaily close collaboration and communication with staff from Shelter Care, Behavior, Veterinary Services, Admissions, Adoptions, Volunteer Services and Marketing.\nConstant communication with foster parents and volunteers that support the foster program. \nRepresentsSeattle Humane in a professional manner.\nCommits to valuing diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment that is sensitive to other opinions, culture, and perspectives.\nCOMPLEXITY:\nA high degree of independent judgment is required. The nature of the job will vary. Must be able to coordinate volunteers and remain focused on the programgoals and objectives. A strong attention to detail and the ability to respond to unexpected questions, comments or requests from other divisions or the public is required. Must be able to maintainconcentration on a task or series of tasks while dealing with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work well without direct supervision. The ability to motivate, negotiateand mediate is important when handling a variety of personalities and emotions. Coordinators who are open to learning, receiving feedback, and deepening their analysis of the complex systems present in animal welfare are desired.\nKNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION OR TRAINING:\nActive Registered Veterinary Medication Clerk (RVMC) license in WA or ability to obtain in the first 90 days.\nHigh school graduate or GED required\nOne yearemployment at an animal shelter or related professional experience handling animals is preferred\nMust have basic knowledge of animal health, behaviorand nutrition\nMust have excellent communication and problem-solving skills \nMust be able to write clearly and listen effectively\nMust possessthe organizational and planning skills to determinework priorities\nMust be proficient in Word and Excel\nMust be able to complete Mental First Aid Certification\nExperience with Outlook email is preferred\nCustomer Service experience is preferred \nExperience with animal tracking databases/data entry preferred(Seattle Humane uses PetPoint)\nPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:\nProduces accuratework despite frequent interruptions \nIs sensitive to other opinions, perspectivesand cultures \nCan have difficult conversations with staff and volunteers regardingplacement and euthanasia in a sensitive manner\nComfortable in dealing with angry, confused, distraught and/or irrational people\nExhibits initiative and motivation in performing all duties\nWith or without accommodation:Has good senses of hearing, vision, and smell (to distinguish between various odors)\n\nAble to stand for long periodsof time and walks quickly\n\nHas good dex­terityand reflexes especially when restraining or moving an animal\n\nMay lift and carry at least 50 pounds; crouch and bend at the waist and kneel; must be able to control dogs up to 130 pounds when on a leash \n\nWORKING CONDITIONS:\nGeneral office and animal shelter environment. When handling animals, there is a potential of animal bites, exposure to zoonotic diseases, animal danderand noise. Potential for working with angry or emotional customers. Involves entering and leaving work areas alone before sunrise and after sunset.\nEquipment Use: Personal computer and printer, applicable software, office supplies, multi-lined telephone, copier, safety boots, hearing protection, eye protection, respirators, gloves, animal leashes, clothes washer and dryer, broom, mop, hoses and nozzle, sprayers, scrapers, squeegeesand animal dryers.\nWork Hours: Full-time non-exempt position. 40 hoursper week scheduled asfour 10-hour shifts. 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