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Team Leader, Behavior - Animal Welfare Organization
Humane Colorado
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Denver, CO 80231
Description
Purpose of Position: Administer and assist in the development of behavioral modification programs. Lead the behavior team, providing support and guidance in the moment on all aspects of their work including behavior modification and behavior consults. Assist the Behavior Manager in staff scheduling, training, and program development.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the oversight of the day-to-day behavior department tasks and provide direction to behavior technicians when the Manager is off or unavailable.
- Develop and deliver training for staff and volunteers.
- Create educational materials for internal and external use.
- Conduct animal behavior assessment and perform hands-on delivery of animal behavior programs. This includes programs for shelter and owned animals.
- Record assessment and program related information and perform data entry to update animal records.
- Answer patron inquiries and questions regarding animal behavior and provide information resources to address concerns.
- Provide individualized hands-on behavioral training for shelter patrons.
- Participate and potentially lead in the creation of behavior programs, including documentation and program evaluation.
- Assist with the development of SOPs to ensure that they are current, communicated to, and followed by staff and volunteers.
- Monitor, evaluate, and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
- Consult with other departments’ staff members to assist with care of shelter animals.
- Schedule and direct department volunteers.
- Schedule staff and monitor productivity to best align people resources.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring, developing, coaching, and counseling staff members.
- Participate in interdepartmental meetings and discussions to support and develop initiatives.
- Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
- Lead the assessment of the behavior of sheltered dogs and cats, including behavior fast track to adoptions and euthanasia decisions for dangerous pets.
- Coordinate daily behavior modification treatments for animals in shelter.
- Coordinate response to the behavior help line, ensuring access to behavior guidance for pet owners in the community.
Compensation: $22.50 - $23.65 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)
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