Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

As the accountable individual in this position, you will ensure the success and well-being of both the foster animals and their foster homes. Your primary role is to oversee the entire rescue process for each animal, from initial intake through their time in foster care until they find their adoptive homes. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with foster homes to inspire their commitment to Ruff Start Rescue’s vision and mission.

You will develop and implement strategies to optimize foster engagement, increase retention, and enhance foster recruitment. Providing continuous support and guidance, you will ensure foster homes have the necessary resources and assistance to care for animals. This includes preparing foster homes for incoming animals and addressing any challenges that arise during the fostering period.

Your role involves ensuring the safety, health, and overall success of the animals under the organization's care. You will be the main point of contact for foster homes, handling daily communications such as phone calls and emails, managing urgent situations involving the animals, and maintaining active engagement through social media platforms like Facebook.

Availability: This full-time hourly role requires a consistent commitment of 40 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday. We expect a regular work schedule with defined hours, though occasional flexibility may be needed to meet the role’s demands. While many responsibilities can be handled remotely, the Foster Manager is required to work in the office at least two days each week during the probationary period, with the option to revisit this requirement in the future.

This position oversees:

• RSR foster homes (support and behavioral care only)

• Foster Coordinators (process foster applications)

• RSR Trainers (both volunteer and paid)

• Any additional volunteers that assist with your role

• Cats to go to adoption centers (PetSmart, etc)

Essential Job Functions:

• Animal Oversight: Oversee the entire rescue process for each animal, from initial intake to placement in foster homes and eventual adoption.

• Relationship Building: Meaningfully engage with current foster homes through phone, email, and handwritten notes. Foster and strengthen relationships that inspire foster homes to feel invested in the organization’s vision and mission, and promote more profound engagement.

• Support and Guidance: Offer guidance and assistance to foster homes in managing day-to-day challenges related to fostering animals, including behavior issues. Collaborate with other team members or external resources to provide appropriate solutions.

• Training and Education: Develop and implement training programs or workshops to educate foster homes on animal care, behavior management, and any specific requirements or protocols established by Ruff Start Rescue. Provide ongoing educational resources and support to foster homes.

• Foster Home Recognition: Develop and implement initiatives to recognize and appreciate the efforts of foster homes. Organize events, volunteer appreciation programs, or other activities that acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of foster homes to Ruff Start Rescue's mission.

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Actively seek out potential foster homes through various channels such as online platforms, community events, and partnerships. Conduct interviews, assess suitability, and help oversee the onboarding process for new foster homes.

• Data Management: Maintain accurate records of foster home information, including contact details, availability, and specific preferences or limitations—track and report on the progress of the foster and FTA program.

Qualifications:

● Must be 18+

● Reliable access to the internet

● Proficiency using Gmail preferred

● Ability to work courteously and cooperatively with all members of RSR and the public

● Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision and direction at times

● Willingness to learn how to utilize new software

Personal Characteristics:

• Flexibility, resourcefulness, resilience, and ability to manage stress and change

• Creativity and a drive for innovation and excellence

• Integrity, maturity, and sound judgment

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of people in a participatory and respectful manner

• Approachable and responsive to people’s needs, and therefore able to enhance effective work relationships

• Good problem-solving skills, an openness to learning, and down to earth

• An ability to inspire, motivate, and influence

• An ability to accept responsibility and lead by example

• Maturity and good judgment

• Possibility-driven, proactive, personable, energetic, collaborative, and tactful

• Work as a team player, supporting the overall goals of the organization

Benefits:

• Health insurance is available for employees on the first of the month following 30 days. RSR will pay 50% of the employee's monthly premium.

• Retirement plan with up to a 3% employer contribution available after 90 days.

• Additional Insurance options are available after 90 days. You pay 100% premium at a discounted group rate.

• Short term disability

• Life Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Cancer Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• PTO

• First-year 10 days

• Years 1 and 2 15 days (3 Weeks)

• Year 3 and 4 20 Days (4 Weeks)

• Year 5 and 6 25 Days (5 Weeks)

• Year 7 + 30 Days (6 Weeks)

• When an employee rolls over to a new year bracket, we prorate from their anniversary day.

• Ruff Start Rescue recognizes seven paid holidays each year. If a holiday falls on a weekend, it will be observed on the workday closest to the holiday.

• Employee Discount

• Professional Development courses cover up to $200 annually.

Reports To: Senior Placement Manager

Salary: $19/hr+ DOQ

Applicants, please note: to be considered for this position, you must submit a cover letter.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, New year, Immediate start, Remote job, Weekend work, 2 days per week, 3 days per week, 1 day per week, Monday to Friday,

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