Foster Specialist

2 weeks ago


Milwaukee, United States Wisconsin Humane Society Full time

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
**Assist the Foster team in developing and maintaining a robust foster network necessary to optimize organizational resources.**
- Design and implement strategies for the recruitment and support of foster care volunteers at all campuses.
- Develop and maintain advanced or specialized foster orientations, training programs, and materials.
- Maintain a database of foster contacts suitable for effective communication, data analysis, assessment, and other uses of information.

**Act as a primary contact for foster volunteers.**
- Provide prompt, courteous and professional communication with foster volunteers.
- Promote interdepartmental communication and collaboration to ensure timely response to foster volunteers.
- Confirm foster placements; schedule recheck appointments; monitor length of stay for animals in foster care.
- Monitor and respond to conversations and inquiries on behalf of WHS in the foster Facebook group and Instagram account.

**Act as a contact for Foster Assistant Volunteers (FAV).**
- Support the recruitment and training of FAVs.
- Assess new opportunities for FAV involvement to support the growth of the foster program.
- Develop innovative, impactful, and efficient systems for the foster program.
- Provide internal expertise on best practices for foster programs and the impact foster has on our organization.
- Assist in establishing, implementing, and revising policies and procedures for the foster program.
- Provide training and assistance to support staff in the consistent implementation of foster processes.
- Ensure animals are processed and prepped for foster placement in a timely manner.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other departments to regularly identify animals for foster placement.
- Communicate regularly with peers to utilize foster and in shelter space in integrated fashion to ensure the functionality of organizational intake, length of stay and outcome models.

**Qualifications**
- Flexible, positive approach to challenges.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication skills through a variety of mediums, including social media.
- Must love working with people to support animals.
- Commitment to WHS values: compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; positive approach, professionalism; and equity

**Benefits**

Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:

- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 30% off adoption fees
- 30% off manners classes and behavior consultations
- 20% off youth programs
- Event discounts
- Animal Antics retail discounts
- Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals

**Application Instructions**

**_ Come see why over 280 staff call one of WHS’s 7 locations home You’ll be happy you did_**

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

**About Us**

The Wisconsin Humane Society is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. Founded in 1879, WHS operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, youth and outreach programs, veterinary resources for the community, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the state's busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group. WHS maintains a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.

**Qualifications**:

- Flexible, positive approach to challenges
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills through a variety of mediums, including social media
- Committed to treating animals and humans with kindness and respect
- Must love working with people to support animals

**Benefits**

Full-time Benefits Include:

- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Group term life insurance and voluntary life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible spending plans
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Aflac supplemental benefit
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Paid family Leave

Time off including:

- Vacation
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holiday

Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:

- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 30% off adoption fees
- 30% off manners classes and behavior consultations
- 20% off youth programs
- Event discounts
- Animal Antics retail discounts
- Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals

**Application Instructions**

**_ Come see why over 240 staff call one of WHSs 6 locations home Youll be happy you



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