MSPCA Cape Cod - Behavior Manager

MSPCA-Angell Careers•Centerville, MA

12d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

This is a full-time 40 hour a week position The MSPCA-Angell is currently seeking an experienced animal behavior training professional with excellent teamwork skills to join our Cape Adoption Center Team. This is a unique opportunity to work with the largest team of animal shelter behavior professionals in New England, committed to using science based approaches to changing animal behavior. Our behavior team has received national recognition and recently became a shelter partner of the prestigious ASPCA Shelter Behavior Apprenticeship Program. The Behavior Manager works to ensure the behavioral wellbeing of the animals supported by the adoption center while also moving animals through the adoption center in a timely and efficient manner. Works with the behavior team across all shelter locations to accomplish all of these tasks.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least 2 years of experience working or volunteering directly with animals under the supervision of behavior professional, as well as, creating and implementing training/behavior modification plans.
We are looking for applicants who have earned a CCPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, IAABC or other accredited professional dog training certification.
Please detail your animal behavior experience in your cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with a proficiency in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Acts as a resource to shelter staff through effective supervision, training and coaching
Supports adoption center staff with behavior-related tasks including but not limited to intake, evaluations, euthanasia decision making, creating and implementing training and behavior modification plans, low stress handling techniques, playgroups, and enrichment.
Oversees behavior evaluations and training plans to enhance animal adoptability.
Advises staff on best methods of facilitating appropriate matches for animals with more challenging behaviors in need of additional behavioral support
Provides pre-adoption counseling and hands-on training for prospective adoptions, and post-adoption support for families who are struggling with their animal at home.