Foster Specialist - Milwaukee Campus
Foster Specialist - Milwaukee Campus
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How youll impact our mission:
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a part-time Foster Specialist to support our lifesaving foster program at our Milwaukee Campus. This position reports to the Director of Foster and Transfer Programming and will primarily be at the Milwaukee Campus travel to other campuses may be required occasionally. If youre looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team apply today.
Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Assist the Foster team in developing and maintaining a robust foster network necessary to optimize organizational resources.
Design and implement strategies for the recruitment and support of foster care volunteers at all campuses.
Develop and maintain advanced or specialized foster orientations training programs and materials.
Maintain a database of foster contacts suitable for effective communications data analysis assessment and other uses of information.
Act as a primary contact for foster volunteers.
Provide prompt courteous and professional communication with foster volunteers.
Promote interdepartmental communication and collaboration to ensure timely response to fostervolunteers.
Confirm foster placements; schedule recheck appointments monitor length of stay for animals in foster care.
Monitor and respond to conversations and inquiries on behalf of WHS in the foster Facebook group.
Act as a contact for Foster Assistant Volunteers (FAV).
Support the recruitment and training of FAVs
Assess new opportunities for FAV involvement to support the growth of the foster program.
Develop innovative impactful and efficient systems for the foster program.
Provide internal expertise on best practices for foster programs and the impact foster has on our organization.
Assist in establishing implementing and revising policies and procedures for the foster program.
Provide training and assistance to support staff in the consistent implementation of foster processes.
Ensure animals are processed and prepped for foster placement in a timely manner.
Coordinate and collaborate with other departments to regularly identify animals for foster placement.
Communicate regularly with peers to utilize foster and in shelter space in integrated fashion to ensure the functionality of organizational intake length of stay and outcome models.
Qualifications:
Flexible positive approach to challenges.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Strong communication skills through a variety of mediums including social media.
Must love working with people to support animals.
Demonstrated alignment with our mission people-centered philosophy and organizational values of compassion respect and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach.
Ability to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work.
Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job which include stooping kneeling crouching standing walking pulling lifting grasping and repetitive motions.
Hiring Hourly Range: $15.00 - $17.78
Benefits for all staff include:
403(b) retirement plan
Mental health and counseling support: all employees and members of their household have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with six free counseling sessions per year
Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members animals
Discounts on adoption fees training classes youth programs retail and events
Support for student loans: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
Come see why over 280 staff call WHS home! Youll be happy you did!
About us:
The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Application instructions:
Click onApply Nowto beginyour online employment application. We will reach out to you via the e-mail you provided or by phone once we have an update on your application.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Flexible positive approach to challenges
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills through a variety of mediums including social media
- Committed to treating animals and humans with kindness and respect
- Must love working with people to support animals
Benefits
Full-time Benefits Include:
Health dental and vision insurance
Group term life insurance and voluntary life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible spending plans
Health savings account (HSA)
Aflac supplemental benefit
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Paid family Leave
Time off including:
Vacation
Paid time off (PTO)
Holiday
Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:
403(b) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
30% off adoption fees
30% off manners classes and behavior consultations
20% off youth programs
Event discounts
Animal Antics retail discounts
Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals
Application Instructions
To apply for this position please complete the Apply Now section at the top of this job page to begin your online employment application. Only applications submitted through our online application system may be considered. Please know that it is our policy to reply to each and every application received once we have a status update.
Come see why over 240 staff call one of WHSs 6 locations home! Youll be happy you did!
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wisconsin Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. WHSs success depends on the effective utilization of qualified people regardless of the age race creed color disability marital status veteran status sex national origin ancestry sexual preference genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee Ozaukee Racine Door and Brown Counties as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services educational programming and veterinary resources for animals from low-income households retail stores volunteer programs and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the states busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
