About Job

Requirements for this position (please only apply if you can meet these):

-Full time position (40 hours/week)

-Schedule will include weekends and holidays

-Must be over the age of 18

JOB SUMMARY

The Adoption Counselor position is an integral part of our mission by promoting the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education, and example. This position is a vital part of our Shelter.

Adoption Counselors must be self-motivated, team players, dependable, able to multi-task, and enjoy caring for animals! The Adoption Counselor works hands on with resident animals and with customers that visit Dorchester Paws. The Adoption Counselor is responsible for the general care and maintenance of all animals at Dorchester Paws facility.

JOB DUTIES

 Support Dorchester Paws in daily functions including the general care and

maintenance of the facility and all animals

 Rinse, scrub, and disinfect animal cages and outdoor runs, hallways, floors, walls and isolation/quarantine areas, transport carriers, etc.

 Engage with the public to introduce potential adopters to animals, perform meet-

and-greets between adopter owned dogs and “shelter” dogs, process adoptions, and answer phone inquiries, intake animals

 Maintain accurate animal records by entering data to administration system, taking animal photos, and tracking animal inventories

 Train and monitor volunteer activities within your area of responsibility

 Walk and exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health

 Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions

 Perform general cleaning duties such as facility laundry and washing animal bowls

 Walks through the kennel areas checking each animal individually for any abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in the cage

 Monitor and Record food and water consumptions

 Conduct meet and greet with public and shelter animals for potential adopters.

 Collect, prepare, maintain, and record animal information, such as weight, size,

physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake

 Bring animals to and from the kennel during cleaning procedures

 Clean up after animals both inside the facility and outside, and clean animal runs,

and cages as needed.

 Process adoption paperwork for adopters

 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other

organizations, and public

 Maintain the shelter by performing tasks including, but not limited to,

sweeping/mopping floors, wiping counters, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms,

and checking equipment and supplies

 Assist other staff members on occasion with such tasks as helping restrain an animal, helping clients with their pets, etc.

 Perform other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job functions both indoors and outdoors of the shelter. Duties will take place at Dorchester Paws that require consistent walking and outdoor related work tasks. This role routinely uses cleaning supplies and equipment. This role requires regular and extended standing and walking. This role requires flexibility and the ability to stand, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or stand as necessary. This position also requires frequent lifting or moving of objects or materials up to 50lbs. No extended travel is expected for this position. Any additional traveling may be required and are within a 16 mile radius from the main company facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Ability to work well with cats and dogs

 This position requires many detailed tasks and multi-tasking abilities

 Must be able to work effectively in a team environment

 Must be flexible and be able to communicate with other team members proficiently
Perform other duties as assigned

Scheduling: