Behavior & Training Staff

Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester • Village of Fairport, NY

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About The Position

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is hiring for a full-time Behavior & Training staff member. The Behavior and Training staff’s role is to support the activities and duties of the behavior department, scribing for behavioral evaluations and performing enrichment activities with shelter animals, provide behavioral counseling to adopters and clients, and assess rehoming strategies for animals with behavioral challenges.
Benefits: We offer generous paid time off (16 days), and 8 paid holidays. After meeting the service requirement, Lollypop Farm contributes up to 6% toward your retirement. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and professional growth. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, eligible full-time employees may qualify for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Animal handling experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year professional experience in animal training preferred.
• Must possess good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Intermediate computer skills; ability to learn internal software.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position during shift, move throughout the building and move weight up to 50 pounds. Frequently required to communicate with others. Occasionally required to move excessive weight.
• Must Align with the Company Mission, Vision and Core Values:

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or behavioral science with an emphasis in animal behavior or applied animal behavior or other animal behavior or training certifications preferred.
• Certifications in dog training preferred.
• Animal shelter experience strongly preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered if aligned with the position.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate behavior of shelter animals for adoptability in accordance with shelter procedures
• Develop behavior modification plans for shelter dogs and cats to improve chance of adoption. Oversee plan implementation
• Assists shelter staff with adoption counseling, safe animal handling, and euthanasia decisions
• Liaison with shelter employees to ensure animals are receiving proper enrichment in and out of kennel
• Provide behavior counseling for adopters pre and post-adoption
• Provide behavior counseling for foster volunteers
• Provide behavior counseling for intake diversion
• Assist with pre-intake assessments to determine if pets are candidates for shelter and adoption placement
• Assist with developing pathway plans for all incoming shelter animals
• Assess placement of behavioral challenging animals and provide rehoming strategies for behavioral challenging animals
• Assist with the behavior hotline
• Provide excellent customer service to the organization’s internal and external clients
• Observe all safety rules and regulations for self and others
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable state and federal laws
• Perform other duties as requested

Benefits

• We offer generous paid time off (16 days), and 8 paid holidays.
• After meeting the service requirement, Lollypop Farm contributes up to 6% toward your retirement.
• We also provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and professional growth.
• As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, eligible full-time employees may qualify for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

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