What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Service Dog Trainer (Experience Required) position at New Life K9s?
***At least 3 years of professional service dog training experience is required to be eligible for this position. ***
If interested, please complete an application on our website.
https://www.soncarefoundation.org/employment
New Life K9s Role and Responsibilities
Objective: To help New Life K9s produce healthy, happy, confident, and reliable service dogs.
Primary Responsibilities
- This role's primary responsibilities include prison program coordination.
- Through the use of effective dog training methods, educate California State Inmates to teach dogs the skills necessary to become service dogs for disabled Veterans or First Responders.
- Monitor the progress of the dogs in the program and work with the incarcerated handlers to ensure each dog is set up for success.
- Attend community events to educate the public about service dogs, and raise awareness and gain support for the New Life K9s program.
- Communicate with the New Life K9s team and prison liaisons to ensure the program continues to operate successfully.
- Attend training and seminars to stay up to date with the service dog training community.
- Attend training and seminars to keep educated on best methods for rehabilitation.
- Track each incarcerated individual's rehabilitative progress, utilizing the New Life K9s database.
- Keep the New Life K9s database up to date and accurate.
- Suggest changes to procedures, policies, and program material to ensure New Life K9s provides effective rehabilitation for incarcerated individuals.
Other Responsibilities - as needed
- Teach potential service dog recipients how to work with their matched dog during bootcamp.
- Help maintain the cleanliness of the New Life K9s campus grounds
- Assist with training of dogs at New Life K9s campus grounds and out in public
- Grooming of dogs at New Life K9s campus grounds
- Help with other needs under the discretion of the supervisor
- Attend training and seminars to stay up to date with the service dog training community and share this knowledge with the New Life K9s Team
- Pick up or drop off dogs from prison programs
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- You must have a passion for working with both people and dogs.
- Experience handling dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
- At least 3 years of experience in training service dogs with positive dog training methods is required. (This is non-negotiable.)
- Experience training service dogs parallel to ADI standards is highly preferred.
- Experience interacting with justice-involved individuals preferred.
Additional Notes
- This is a full-time position. (Tuesday - Saturday)
- Position will be hourly. The maximum total hours per week will be 40.
- Starting pay is based on experience.
- Must be able to obtain California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation clearance.
Benefit Information
- 15 days of paid time off per year (5 hours accrued per pay period).
- Can be used for vacation and/or sick time.
- Free daycare, boarding, and grooming services for your own pets at Thousand Hills Pet Resort.
- 25% off pet dog training services at Gentle Touch Pet Training.
- 6 paid holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's).
- $130 monthly health insurance premium reimbursement program (QSEHRA).
Please complete an application on our website if interested. https://www.soncarefoundation.org/employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $30