What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enrichment Specialist position at K9s For Warriors Inc?
Roles and Responsibilities
The Enrichment Specialist is responsible for organizing and completing the general day-to-day enrichment activities and assists the Kennel Manager with ensuring the kennel enrichment activities are implemented and followed.
Essential Functions and Duties
- Create and implement monthly enrichment calendars for canines on campus
- Coordinate and execute approved, daily enrichment activities, in alignment with Enrichment Trainer checklists, throughout the kennel being inclusive of all K9 Caretakers
- Collaborate with K9 Trainers and Procurement team to ensure Enrichment Trainer checklists are current with changes to care and behavior of the canines
- Ensure Enrichment logs are complete and activity recap is sent daily
- Complete weekly review and filing of Enrichment Trainer checklists and Enrichment logs
- Track inventory of all enrichment items and report needs to the Kennel Manager
- Prepare new enrichment items and clean and store used enrichment items
- Organize and coordinate weekend playgroups utilizing K9 Trainer approved play group lists
- Monitor medical and behavioral condition of dogs, notate on the kennel cards and notify the appropriate member of the kennel leadership team
- When required, perform all duties of K9 Caretaker which includes cleaning, feeding, bathing and animal handling in accordance with K9s For Warriors policies and procedures
- Work collaboratively, and with a positive attitude, with all K9s For Warriors departments for the care, benefit, promotion, and ultimate wellbeing of canines in our care.
- Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision and handle oneself in a professional manner at all times
Other Duties
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor or management
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- H.S. diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of animal experience required
- 1 year of kennel experience preferred
- Must have basic computer literacy skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize items in order of importance
- Good communication skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Valid Driver’s license required
- Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; initiative to assist in any area or process; problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist
- Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with a diverse team
Physical Demands
Ability to exert a moderate to extensive amount of physical effort including, stooping, crouching, twisting, turning, walking stairs, climbing, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds individually. Exposure to unpleasant odors or sounds. Exposure to chemicals, loud noises, and inclement weather.
Competencies
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Cooperation
- Initiative
- Planning and Organizing
