<span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Performs professional work coordinating various programs supporting County operations, focusing on the Foster Care program with Domestic Animal Services.</span>&nbsp;<span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Community Volunteer Outreach:</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Develop and execute strategies to recruit foster volunteers, focusing on engaging local community members and animal advocates.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Conduct interviews, orientations, and training sessions to onboard new fosters, ensuring they are well-prepared to care for animals.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Foster Program Management:</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Serve as the primary point of contact for foster volunteers, providing ongoing support, resources, and communication.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Maintain a system to match animals with appropriate foster homes based on the animals needs and the fosters experience and availability.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Regularly check in with fosters to monitor the animals' well-being, offer guidance, and address any challenges or questions.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Animal Health and Welfare:</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Coordinate with DAS veterinary and animal care teams to ensure foster animals receive necessary medical care, vaccinations, and behavioral support.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Schedule and track veterinary appointments, providing foster families with information and support regarding animal health care.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Maintain up-to-date records for each foster animal, tracking their progress and ensuring proper documentation for eventual adoption.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Community Engagement and Support:</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Develop resources such as a foster manual, online resources, and regular newsletters to keep fosters informed and engaged.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Plan foster appreciation events and activities to foster community and celebrate the contributions of foster volunteers.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Data Management and Reporting:</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Track program data, including the number of animals in foster, length of stay, outcomes, and feedback from fosters.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Prepare reports on the foster programs impact to help assess the programs effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Additional Duties</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment for animals, volunteers, and staff.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Promote a humane and caring attitude toward all animals and encourage volunteers to serve as ambassadors for DAS in the community.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Attend relevant training sessions, workshops, and seminars to stay updated on best practices in volunteer management and animal welfare.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Other duties as assigned.</span>&nbsp;<span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Associate degree required.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Three (3) years of related experience in animal care, shelter work, or volunteer/foster coordination.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Candidates without a degree should possess two (2) additional years of related experience.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Fingerprinting required.</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Proficiency with data management and basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office preferred. Familiarity with shelter software (e.g., Chameleon) is preferred.</span><br><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">LICENSES/CERTIFICATES</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.</span>&nbsp;<ul style="margin-top: 0.0px;margin-bottom: 10.0px;list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" type="disc"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;">Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.&nbsp;<li style="list-style-type: inherit;">Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. &nbsp;The Countys Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.<li style="list-style-type: inherit;">This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.</ul>