• Job Description

  Req#: 19932

  Job Details

  Level: Entry

  Job Location: West Midtown - Atlanta, GA

  Position Type: Full Time

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Job Shift: Day

  Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

  Description

  The Foster Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the foster program at the West Midtown Campus. The coordinator works closely with foster volunteers, the Foster Program Manager and other departments to coordinate resources in a constant effort to enhance and develop the foster program to meet the growing needs of the organization.

  Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ensure consistent implementation and ongoing maintenance of the foster program at the Mansell Campus
  • Conduct regular recruitment, screening and training for foster volunteers in accordance with AHS policies and procedures
  • Deliver specialized foster training to ensure foster homes are well equipped and prepared to support the program
  • Ensure that foster parents are following all relevant AHS and Department of Agriculture guidelines
  • Conduct and document home checks according to the Department of Agriculture guidelines
  • Identify appropriate animals for foster placement
  • Coordinate the placement and transfer of animals into appropriate foster homes in accordance with the foster family’s skill level and availability
  • Maintain roster of available foster families and communicate availability of fosters to appropriate department point(s) of contact
  • Monitor compliance with foster procedures to ensure that animals are receiving proper medical treatment and follow up
  • Monitor progress of animals in the foster program; Ensure foster animals are being socialized properly and making progress in their rehabilitation allowing them to be moved into the adoption program in an efficient manner

  • Work closely with Shelter Medicine team to make appointments for foster families with medical and surgical appointments and ensure that appointments are kept
  • Maintain all necessary documentation of drug usage and prescriptions in PetPoint as instructed by shelter veterinarian for foster animals
  • Provide detailed regular reports to Foster Manager
  • Ensure timely return of fostered animals when they need checkups or are available for adoption
  • May take pictures and provide bio information on animals
  • May process adoptions for animals in the foster program; must handle agency funds in accordance with established verbal and written agency guidelines

  Qualifications

  
  

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum of two - three years’ animal handling experience
  • Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, decision making and escalate issues appropriately
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in sensitive, complex, and/or controversial situations
  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Self-reliant, highly motivated, and positive attitude
  • A passionate advocate for and desire to work with animals
  • Knowledge of animal welfare in a shelter environment required
  • Knowledge of animal diseases, medications and treatment protocols
  • Basic computer knowledge in a Windows environment
  • Works in a high noise level area
  • Requires humane handling of animals and the safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals and equipment in compliance with safety rules and in accordance with SDS rules
  • Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodations.
  • Safety procedures must be adhered to at all times
  • Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and be insurable by AHS insurance carrier, and/or have reliable transportation, suited for the requirements of the position

• About the company

  Helping Atlanta pets through our pet rescue services; Adopting a dog, cat, kitten or puppy into your home from AHS will be a wonderful experience.

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