Animal Care Advocate PT Sat/Sun 9a-5p

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Background in public health, animal science, or a related field is preferred; Previous experience working with animals, especially in a shelter or rescue environment, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and welfare principles.
• Strong empathy and sensitivity towards both human and animal victims of domestic violence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with both shelter residents and animals.
• Certification in CPR and first aid for both humans and animals is beneficial.

• Maintain valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.
• Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Federal Bureau of Investigations).

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed support to survivors, including assessments, safety planning, and referrals 
• Responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of pets in shelter care, maintaining cleanliness in kennels and animal facilities in shelter.
• Collaborate with pet owners to ensure cleanliness, sufficient food and water, exercise, and engaging activities for pets.
• Complete documentation in accordance with agency policy.
• Assist with supporting volunteers engaged in kennel operations as assigned by supervisor.
• Adheres to Service Excellence standards at all times.
• Represent Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center by participating in community activities, coalitions and taskforce groups as requested or assigned by supervisor.  
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, federal and state requirements, CARF standards and educational/certification/registry requirements. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.   

 Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable for the position) 

• N/A

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; step up and down; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear and drive.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Work environment:  This position will be in a facility with victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.  In addition to interaction with the survivors, the employee may have interactions with families of these individuals, the assailants and law enforcement. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Part-time: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 PM
• Some holidays may be required