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Behavior and Training Coordinator

2 days ago

Cincinnati

Job DescriptionSalary: $18.00-$22.00/hour Dog Behavior and Training Coordinator Reports to Behavior and Training Manager Join the Team at Cincinnati Animal CARE At Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC), we do work that matters. Every day, our team protects animals, supports our community, and helps save thousands of lives each year through compassionate care, advocacy, and education. This work is meaningful, fast-paced, and can be challenging, but for the right person, its incredibly rewarding. We are a team built for impact, made up of people who care deeply, work hard, support one another, and show up every day committed to making a difference. If you are passionate about animals, thrive in a mission-driven environment, and want your work to have purpose, wed love to have you join us. About the Role We are looking for a Behavior and Training Coordinator to join our team and play an important role in supporting CACs mission. In this position, you will: What Youll Be Responsible For Your day-to-day may include: Program Development and Oversight: • Evaluate the behavior and enrichment program for onsite dogs; evaluate effectiveness and make data-driven improvements. Modify as needed to improve outcomes., • Monitor and manage program resources, including preparing annual budgets and coordinating supply needs with the B&T Manager., • Maintain detailed records of animal behavior, enrichment activities, and progress in shelter software systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness., • Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to ensure continuity of programming on weekends and holidays., • Coordinate the behavior support program; evaluate effectiveness and make data-driven improvements. Modify as needed to improve outcomes., • Maintain detailed records of animal behavior, enrichment activities, and progress in shelter software systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness., • Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to ensure continuity of support and communication on weekends and holidays., • Behavior Assessment, Support and Intervention:, • Perform behavior evaluations of shelter dogs and make pathway recommendations., • Create and implement individualized training, behavior modification and plans for dogs on-site and making adjustments as necessary., • Work closely with the Behavior and Training Team transfer training and behavior plans from shelter to foster or adoptive homes., • Lead weekly Intervention Meetings to identify at-risk dogs, put them on plans, review plans, and make outcome recommendations., • Promptly communicate Euthanasia Recommendations to the Lifesaving Team., • Collaborate with the B&T Manager to address serious behavioral concerns in a timely manner., • Work with the Dog Care Manager to ensure proper kennel signage and whiteboard usage., • Attend Lifesaving meetings prepared to discuss dogs who the Intervention team has no other options., • Provide direct animal care when needed, including during emergencies, ensuring a clean, sanitary, and healthy environment for all animals., • Assist with general B&T department tasks as assigned such as, but not limited to, behavior assessments, playgroups, individual training, B&T requests for help handling dogs at intake or in kennels, and euthanasia assistance., • Assist with the training of new staff and volunteers, as needed., • Assist with Special Adoption-Behavior meet and greets, as needed., • Assist in onboarding and training new staff/volunteers, allowing them to shadow sessions and mentoring them before/during the session and for post-session duties (notes, follow up emails, future scheduling), • Monitor emails and respond in a timely manner, • Playgroup and Enrichment Coordination:, • Conduct or delegate daily playgroups, categorizing dogs social compatibility to promote safe socialization, natural behavior expression and exercise., • Develop and implement robust individualized enrichment programs for dogs unable to participate in playgroups (i.e medical restrictions, low social status), addressing their physical, mental and emotional well being., • Ensure playgroup and enrichment areas are clean, well-maintained, and equipped with necessary materials., • Train staff and volunteers on the principles of safe dog playgroup management and effective dog-to-dog introductions., • Recruit, train, coordinate and supervise volunteers for playgroups and enrichment activities., • Establish lines of communication with adopters and fosters that make B&T assistance readily accessible, especially in times of emergency., • Respond to general behavior requests for help from adoptive and foster families of CAC dogs with a goal of 48 hour response time, while prioritizing safety concerns with responses as quickly as possible, ideally less than 24 hours., • Create and implement individualized training plans, behavior modification plans for dogs post-adoption and in foster., • Make recommendations for return to shelter when the behavior poses an exceptional safety concern or the support has been ineffective. Work with Community Support to schedule and attain detailed notes about behavior., • Provide support verbally, in writing, or in person (onsite or off-site) as needed., • Follow up, manage, and track requests for help, communication, training plans implemented, and success rates., • Work with the Medical Manager to monitor behavior medications in foster homes with dogs being worked with by Sr. Behavior Support Coordinator., • Attend Intervention Meetings to identify at-risk dogs and provide updates on dogs with behavior plans in foster homes., • Manage the inventory, storage, and purchasing of behavior support supplies., • Maintain records and data with regards to dogs worked with, interventions applied, and outcome of the dog., • Ensure animal population software is up to date with the current status of each dog being worked with., • Work with Community Engagement Team to ensure the CAC website is up to date with recommended behavior and training advice., • Prepare reports for the B&T Manager to provide status updates on dogs being worked with and general data about the success and needs of the support program., • Develop and maintain a dog volunteer engagement program including curriculums and expectations on safe and best handling practices., • Lead and act as the primary instructor for dog handling classes (Blue, Silver, Yellow), manage volunteer instructors (Green and Orange), • Lead in person and remote presentations about updated and safe handling policies., • Collaborate with the Community Engagement Coordinator to develop streamlined volunteer pathways., • Safety and Animal Welfare:, • Ensure the safety of staff, volunteers, and animals by adhering to established protocols and addressing safety concerns immediately, and modeling safe practices., • Work closely with the B&T Manager and Shelter Manager to uphold the highest standards of care and address any concerns proactively., • Customer Service and Collaboration:, • Work effectively with staff, volunteers, and clients from diverse backgrounds., • Provide excellent customer service, promoting the organization positively in all interactions., • Communicate effectively to promote collaboration among staff and volunteers, creating a unified approach to dog care and behavior departments., • Assist with the training of staff and volunteers., • Leadership:, • Lead others by example and as a Coordinator, be prepared to coach B&T, dog care staff, and volunteers in real time., • Lead dog care staff and volunteers as needed or in the absence of dog care or volunteer leadership. Identify priorities and provide directives., • Establish and lead a group of trained volunteers to assist with playgroups, enrichment, and individual training plans. What Makes Someone Successful in This Role Were looking for someone who: • Is passionate about CACs mission and animal welfare, • Brings a positive, team-first attitude, • Communicates openly and professionally, • Takes ownership and solves problems proactively, • Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, • Can balance compassion with accountability Preferred/Required: • Bachelor's degree in Animal Behavior, Animal Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered., • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with canine behavior and enrichment, preferably in a shelter setting., • Animal training certification preferred, or in progress., • Demonstrated experience in program management, volunteer coordination, and community engagement., • Proficiency with shelter management software and ability to maintain detailed, accurate records., • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and emergencies., • Comfort with public speaking and experience teaching adults in seminar-type and training class-type settings preferred, • Experience teaching and using positive reinforcement training techniques, animal behavior, and body language observations and evaluation, • Deep understanding of canine behavior, body language, and enrichment strategies, particularly in a shelter environment., • Expertise in dog social behaviors and ability to safely monitor and intervene as needed., • Proficient in safe, humane handling techniques for dogs with various behavioral challenges, including high arousal and defensive tendencies., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to train and engage staff and volunteers effectively., • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting., • Proficiency in verbal and written communication, with experience in training and mentoring staff and volunteers., • Comfort working collaboratively within a team and independently, providing constructive feedback and accepting input in real time., • Desire to participate in regular professional development through Maddies Fund, American Pets Alive!, Dogs Playing for Life, and Best Friends Animal Society opportunities, • Proficiency in Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Gmail, • Knowledge of animal disease symptoms, • Successful completion of Fear-Free Sheltering, • Ability to maintain a strong independent work ethic and time management skills when switching between session-work and email-work., • Consistency in recording timely, objective and accurate notes into the PetPoint and all accompanying spreadsheets. This includes updating or adding attributes and priority levels appropriately, with detailed disclaimer memos., • Recognition that volunteers are essential to the organization, and show willingness and ability to work with them as integrated pieces of the team, • Demonstrate commitment to being flexible and adaptable in responding to the evolving needs of the program; reacting to change productively, and maintaining a positive and solution-focused approach. Why Join CAC? At CAC, youll be part of more than just a workplace. Youll join a team of people doing meaningful work together. We offer: • The opportunity to make a real difference every day, • A mission-driven, supportive team culture, • Growth and development opportunities, • Competitive benefits package, • A workplace where your work directly impacts animals and the community Compensation & Benefits • Pay: From $18/hour, • Retirement with employer match, • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • Paid Time Off, • Professional Development Assistance, • Life Insurance Working Conditions / Physical Requirements • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell., • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions., • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high., • Exposure and handling unvetted animals and their waste is frequent.

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