Care Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current employment and civil service status with Jefferson Parish in a classification at or above JPAWS Care Attendant II; PLUS, two (2) years of paid work experience with Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services.
• Possession of an Associate’s degree or major coursework (successful completion of at least 15 credit hours) in Animal Science, Disease and Disease Control of Small Animals, Veterinary Technology, Zoology, or a related field; PLUS, one (1) year of paid work experience in an animal facility setting.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; PLUS, three (3) years of paid work experience in an animal facility setting, to include the handling and care of animals and the preparing and maintaining of records/reports.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification as an Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees engaged in attending to animals.
• Handle daily operations and supervision of JPAWS Care Attendant I and JPAWS Care Attendant II's.
• Train staff.
• Supervise staff.
• Perform daily administrative activities.
• Assign, instruct, and review work of subordinate staff.
• Monitor work performance.
• Maintain standards through effective coordination of activities.
• Handle various personnel issues.
• Assist Veterinarian in the administration of inoculation and euthanasia.
• Serve as an essential, emergency duty status worker.