Salary to be Commensurate with experience

The Hiring range for this position is $25.95-32.44/Hourly

Signing Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $5,000 bonus; with $2,500 paid on the first payroll, and $2,500 paid upon completion of six (6) month introductory period from hire date.

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, November 4th ,2024. Initial review of submitted applications will commence shortly after. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtaine

d.

POSITION OVERV

IEW:Aurora Animal Services provides animal-related services for the city of Aurora. You can call them to pick up an injured or stray animal. Owners should search kennels in the shelter frequently for lost pets. The shelter also has many animals available for adoption. The City of Aurora is seeking a skilled Foster Care Coordinator to manage the shelter’s foster care program, including foster volunteers and their humane care and treatment for sheltered anim

als.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBIL

ITIES Develop, manage, and implement a foster care program that fits retention needs based on shelter popul
ation.Process new foster applications in a timely manner, including communication with prospective foster volunteers, home inspections, orientations and required training for onboa
rding.Recruit, train, and supervise foster volunteers to provide care in their homes for shelter an
imals.Conduct new and annual foster home inspections per PACFA guide
lines.Provide support for foster parents experiencing emergencies, including after-hours support and coordination with appropriate staff for resolution in conjunction with the Foster Ass
istantReview shelter population regularly with the medical and behavior team to identify animals in need of foster placement and facilitate communication for placement and any necessary education for foster support of the animal’s
care.Create and consistently update training material for fosters with the appropriate staff members to continually educate and develop foster families’ skill set to care for different species and foster care
needs.Create, update, and enforce foster related shelter SOPs and division policies in conjunction with manag
ement.Monitor and maintain animal food and shelter supplies for the foster program, including identifying need, ordering, organizing, storing, and maintaining inventory records for items currently being
used.Coordinate scheduling veterinary treatments and necessary appointments with appropriate staff (i.e. medical, shelter staff, behavior) and regularly check in with foster volunteers for general up
dates.Provide general medical exams and vaccinations for intakes and ongoing appointments for animals while in foster care. Defer to the medical team for treatments requiring veterinary oversight or dire
ction.Consult with medical staff regarding medical care of foster animals and appropriately relay this information to foster volunteers. This includes while in shelter, at appointments, and general communications with fosters (i.e. phone calls and emails relating to an issue with the anima
l(s)).Maintain and update shelter records for an
imals.Observes animals for signs of disease or injury and assists in rechecking an
imals.Takes regular inventory of animals in foster homes and corrects discrepa
ncies.Facilitate open communication and teamwork with the Foster Assistant to ensure cohesive support for the foster care program, foster volunteers, shelter staff, and shelter animals – including delegation of appropriate tasks to maintain timely completion. Provide support to the Foster Assistant to best maintain the foster care program and equivalent support to foster volun
teers.Serve as the primary point of contact for foster volunteers and members of their household, ensuring all communication is timely and respectful, including resolution of issues and general inform
ation.Promote a positive and healthy culture for foster volunteers, including recognition, events, training, and communication with foster volun
teers.Coordinate foster involvement in community outreach and/or special events with the Community Engagement Coordinator or other city depart
ments.Participate and represent AAS in animal welfare related meetings and events to encourage collaboration with other animal welfare partners for our foster care program and the sh
elter.Foster teamwork and aid division staff and volunteers, including promotion of open communication about the foster program with all staff, management, and volun
teers.Assists with front office duties; greets, interacts with, and provides information to citizens on the Aurora Animal Services Division's pol
icies.Maintains proper functioning and safety of shelter equipment; transports animals; drives, cleans, and maintains vehicles assigned to sh
elter.Performs euthanasia and related
tasks.Performs additional duties as ass

igned.

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