Companion Animal Alliance of Baton Rouge
Title: Foster Assistant
Division: Programs Department
Supervisor: Foster Manager
Foster Assitant Summary
The foster assistant collaborates with the foster manager to help manage the foster program, which includes foster animals and their caregivers.
Essential Job Functions: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain foster parent and animal information through data entry and file organization
Assist with foster appointments at the request of the foster manager
Manage foster applications
Communicate with foster parents via email and in person
Monitor our animal database for the arrival of neonatal animals
Check-in with foster parents weekly
Update animal pictures and biography information through Adopt-A-Pet and Petfinder
Schedule out medication for foster animals
Send out prevention and vaccination reminders to foster parents
Assist the foster manager with assessing animals added to the needs foster list
Archive inactive foster parents in our volunteer database
Send out callouts to foster parents as requested by the foster manager
Handle all volunteers in a polite and professional manner
Handle animals in a safe and humane manner.
Assist in holding animals for vaccines or medical tests
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Minimum of high school diploma and 1+ years experience in animal-related field.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to read and interpret policies and procedures.
Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills; customer service oriented.
Must be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to multitask.
Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.
Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior.
Must be able to administer vaccines and run medical tests needed for foster animals.
Be safe and confident around all dog sizes and behaviors (i.e., fearful, aggressive, etc.)
Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.
Ability to have a flexible schedule.
Ability to meet physical demands.
Must have a valid Louisiana driver's license.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Physical Demands: The work is performed in all areas of the shelter. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for short to moderate periods; lift and carry up to 40 pounds, climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor.
This is a part-time position 30 hours a week, Wednesday - Sunday
Employee Classification: Non-exempt
Email Resumes to programs@caabr.org
