Pet Resources Rescue/Foster Coordinator

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Performs duties coordinating the selection and placement of animals with rescue groups, foster families, and pet adoptions in accordance with standard operating procedures. Responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating animal rescue programming.

Requirements

Knowledge of animal related medical conditions and understands the importance of infectious disease control and Zoonotic diseases.
Knowledge of care and humane treatment of animals.
Knowledge of animal diseases and health requirements.
Knowledge of accepted practices in the treatment, restraint and handling of animals.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to collect, organize and evaluate information and present conclusions.
Ability to use a computer and related software.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and sometimes under stressful situations.
Ability and willingness to handle both dogs and cats.
Ability and willingness to work outside in heat, cold and sometimes light rain.
Ability and willingness to stand, lift and bend for extended period of time.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Position may require frequent travel.
Must be able to work with and around toxic chemicals which may emit strong odors or require PPE.
Must be able to work with potentially dangerous or sick animals.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; AND
Three years of experience working as a rescue or foster coordinator or veterinary technician with animal shelter experience at a shelter with an annual intake greater than 10,000; OR
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Must complete a 16 hour training and obtain a State of Florida Euthanasia Certificate within 6 months of acquiring the position.

Responsibilities

Identifies animals requiring placement in approved temporary foster homes and/or rescue partners.
Manages the foster and rescue partner databases ensuring that such data is always accurate and up to date.
Approves all new requests for foster/rescue partners.
Coordinates and enters data for third party background checks on foster/rescue partners.
Conducts home visits of new foster homes and rescue locations as needed.
Coordinates the selection, placement and pickup of animals by animal rescue/foster partners.
Follows up with foster homes regularly to verify pet progress, upcoming appointments and general pet health.
Follows up with rescue partners ensuring required vet care has occurred.
Schedules and hosts foster orientations for the community.
Performs new foster parent trainings.
Develops and updates the rescue/foster standard operating procedures and new hire training programs.
Develops new relationships with other humane agencies.
Works with regional partners to increase live saving capabilities. Performs related administrative duties in the execution and monitoring of the rescue/foster programs.
Serves as a member of the department’s Evaluation Team to review all animals that have been identified as requiring additional follow up, up to and including making euthanasia decisions.
Supports the department in mandated ESF-17 (Emergency Support Function 17) responsibilities in the event of a disaster or during an activation of the County’s Emergency Operations Center.
Attends meetings and events on behalf of the department as required.
Perform Humane Euthanasia as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.