Adoptions & Behavior Counselor - Pima Animal Care Center

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is looking to add a part-time Adoptions & Behavior Counselors to join our Outcomes Team. As an Adoptions & Behavior Counselor, you will work directly with our community to find the best furry friends for their home. This position is customer service centered and includes working both indoors and outdoors with dogs of varying behavior types. You will run large dog play groups, provide dog enrichment, and assess dog behavior. This position will work 19 hours max a week and must work a minimum of three days including one weekend day. PACC is open 7 days a week. Nontraditional work hours and rotating schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate.
• Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in customer service.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in an animal shelter or other relevant animal care setting.
• Experience working or volunteering with dogs and/or cats.

Responsibilities

• Provides humane care and safe handling for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, and small pets, while monitoring behavior and health;
• Works outdoors in all weather conditions and safely handles live animals, including those that may be injured, frightened, or offensive, using appropriate techniques to minimize risks to self and others;
• Demonstrates excellent customer service to the public and volunteers by answering questions, addressing concerns, and guiding decisions regarding intakes, outcomes, redemptions and animal care in adherence to PACC policies;
• Handles animals for behavioral assessments and playgroups, identifying placement or behavior concerns, and participates in decisions regarding outcomes, including euthanasia;
• Accurately organizes and documents information on animal behavior, history, medical records and outcomes, utilizing shelter software and other systems for recordkeeping, communication, and scheduling;
• Administers vaccinations and medications under veterinary guidance, assesses animals for signs of illness or injury and documents and communicates health concerns;
• Facilitates adoption and foster processes by assisting with enrichment, behavioral evaluations, animal meet and greets, matchmaking and note reviews;
• Supports intake and admissions by providing correct intake pathways, checking animals for health concerns, identifying ages/breeds and finding kennel placements;
• Maintains a clean and sanitary facility, including kennels, workspaces, public lobbies, and treatment spaces;
• Frequently lifts and carries heavy objects, bends, stoops, reaches, and performs other physical tasks as required;
• Safeguards and accounts for scheduled drugs and funds received for PACC services;
• Operates County-owned vehicles to transport animals and supplies.

Benefits

• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Within nine months of appointment, employees must receive the full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations.
• Medical inability to be immunized or previous immunization must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment.
• Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment, unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
• This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.
• Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations.
• Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED