Direct Support Professional

Do you have an extra bedroom and a heart for helping others? Would you like to be a caregiver in your own home? Enriching Lives is looking for caring individuals of all skill sets and backgrounds to become Family Home Providers for adults with developmental disabilities your own home. We encourage you to learn more about our organization by watching our video at the link below: https://vimeo.com/364419685 As a Family Home Provider you will receive a tax free stipend of $1400-$5400+/month per Individual and you can serve a maximum of 2 Individuals in your home increasing your earning potential to $2800-$10,800+/month. The amount of the stipend depends on the support needs of each Individual and how much care they need. The more support they need, the higher the monthly stipend. Most Individuals fall in the middle of the rate range. The most important quality of a Family Home Provider is a commitment to the well-being and personal growth of the Individuals they care for. We are looking for caregivers who are in alignment with our mission and values. Enriching Lives is committed to providing each Individual we serve a caring family environment where they receive the supports they need to reach their goals and to grow into the best version of themselves. Family Home Providers can come from all different ethnic backgrounds, skills sets, education, neighborhood settings and family constellations. Experience in the social service field, as a caregiver, mental health worker, Psych Tech, CNA, or RN is a plus, but is not required. Enriching Lives provides classes at no charge to potential Family Home Providers to prepare them to be caregivers in their own home. Family Home Providers are responsible for providing care and supervision to 1-2 adults with developmental disabilities such as Intellectual Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism, or Traumatic Brain Injury. More information about developmental disabilities is available on our website. Individuals may also have additional physical or mental health support needs. Individual’s ages range from 18-65 and their needs vary from high functioning, fairly independent Individuals to those who have total physical care needs or behavior support needs. Most Individuals participate in a school or day program during the day, although Family Home Providers are still responsible for being available during the day if needed. You will receive support from Enriching Lives to assist you in providing services in your own home such as initial and continuing education, the support of a multidisciplinary team, 24 hour on call professional support, and overnight relief support. Enriching Lives staff will visit you and the Individual regularly to provide support and ensure that the Individual’s goals are being met. At a minimum, you must have 1-2 spare bedrooms, a safe and pleasant living environment, reliable transportation, a high school diploma or GED and a designated backup Family Home Provider. All adult members of the household and frequent visitors to the home must have a clear criminal history and a DMV record without any major violations. Enriching Lives is highly committed to making successful matches and placements in the home of people who become Family Home Providers with our agency. While there are never guarantees for placements, our success rate is extremely high. We honestly evaluate you and only move forward in certifying you if we are confident that you will receive a match and be successful in our program. Our goal is to create a long term and mutually beneficial relationship with our Family Home Providers. Areas where Family Home Providers are needed include: Napa, Solano, & Sonoma Counties. We currently have a number of clients awaiting homes and can have you certified as a Family Home Provider in as little as 6-8 weeks so if you are interested, please set up an appointment for an information session. For more information or to register for an information session, please call Mey at our office Mon-Fri between 9-5 at (707) 266-7565 or visit our website at www.enrichinglives.net. Our Fairfield office is located at Mangles Blvd, Fairfield, CA, 94534 We look forward to hearing from you! The Enriching Lives Team www.enrichinglives.net

Title: Public Programs Associate (bilingual) Classification: Non-exempt, 50% FTE (20 hours/week) Rate: $22/hour Schedule: Flexible, with recurring weekend shifts and occasional evenings required Reports to: Public Programs Manager Position Summary: The Public Programs Associate (bilingual) is responsible for facilitating the Museum’s public programs throughout Santa Cruz County. Public Programs serve multigenerational audiences through workshops, walks, lectures, festivals, and more. In addition to developing content for certain programs, the Public Programs Associate will also strengthen community partnerships and represent the Museum through public engagement. This position requires Spanish language fluency, a willingness to work in a variety of outdoor settings, with frequent weekends and occasional evenings. Approximately 50% of the work associated with this position will occur in or near Watsonville. Specific Responsibilities: Program Facilitation (80%) - Work with the Public Programs team to identify and develop outreach projects and programs that engage all audiences - Facilitate outreach programs and events that serve target audiences - Maintain positive working relationships with trusted community partners - Refer new, potential partnerships to management while maintaining exceptional customer service - Assist Outreach Coordinator with development of outreach materials - Maintain and oversee outreach supplies including, but not limited to, Mobile Museums, Mini Museums, educational artifacts, art supplies, lesson plans - Work with the Public Programs team to plan program calendar - Serve as a primary interpreter/facilitator for nature and science-focused educational programs at various outdoor field sites for youth and adults - Assist Outreach Coordinator with scheduling programs and projects - Assist in supporting the Special Events Assistant for both onsite and offsite events - Participate in ongoing training and evaluation activities - Work with Museum volunteers and assist with their program-specific trainings and facilitation - Assist with workshops, lectures, community gardening, and other onsite Museum programs Administration (20%) - Work with the Public Programs team to identify outreach needs - Assist with maintaining program logs, calendars, and databases - Assist with updating outreach websites with upcoming events - Lead the development, organization, and preparation of program activities and materials - Utilizing Museum artifacts, research and design engaging lessons for outreach programs - Assist with the development, distribution, and analysis of program evaluations/surveys - Participate in Museum staff meetings and special events Essential Requirements: - Fluency in Spanish is required - Exceptional guest experience - Able to cultivate positive professional relationships across a wide variety of audiences - Valid driver's license, access to personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided), auto insurance that meets or exceeds CA minimum requirements - Experience working with school-aged children - Interest and curiosity in learning about the natural and cultural history of Santa Cruz - Demonstrated communication skills (written and verbal), with attention to detail - Experience working with Google and/or Microsoft Applications - Comfortable leading multigenerational audiences - Confident public speaker - Position schedule involves working weekends, with occasional evenings required Desired Qualifications: - Coursework in Elementary Education, Environmental Education, or Interpretation - Knowledge of child development and strategies for engaging students of varying ages - Experience establishing partnerships between community groups, especially within Santa Cruz County - Experience with event coordination - Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Work Environment: - Hybrid workplace environment with significant time at various outdoor settings - Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and climbing stairs with occasional lifting of moderate loads (up to 50 lbs.) The incumbent must be able to perform each requirement of the position as outlined in the job description. Essential Requirements are representative and are essential for satisfactory job performance. The Work Environment characteristics are representative of those that may be encountered while on the job. The Museum will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Museum values a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the responsibilities, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities. To Apply: Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter along with a detailed resume to: employment@santacruzmuseum.org with the subject line: Public Programs Associate. Please direct questions relating to this position to Lucy Logsdon employment@santacruzmuseum.org.

The Family Advocate will provide hands-on in person case management to families with an open child welfare case where the children are residing with their parent or guardians, or for families where the child has recently returned to the custody of a parent or guardian. The Family Advocate will provide coaching and encouragement to families while utilizing their lived experience navigating multi systems or the child welfare system to support the family in meeting their goals. The Family Advocate helps to ensure that the integrity of the individual family's culture is fully integrated into every aspect of the care and support offered to the child and family. The Family Advocate ensures that culturally sensitive and family friendly engagement practices permeate throughout all of our program offerings. The Family Advocate will collaborate with Alameda County Child Welfare Workers to support parents in engaging in their case plan activities and/or transition after case closure to ensure parents have a clear understanding of the issues that brought their family to the attention of Alameda County Department of Children and Family Services. As a Family Advocate , you will receive support from the Family Reclaim Services program management team in the form of training, professional development, reflective clinical supervision, and administrative support. Family Advocate job portal link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2976737 Qualifications: -Minimum Qualifications for Family Advocate: A parent who has successfully navigated the Alameda County Child Welfare System as a client, who has exhibited exceptional qualities in their own efforts to reunify and carried out viable permanency plans for their children while maintaining child safety past case closure. Or a peer professional with some personal experience successfully navigating multi-systems within the Alameda County, with 2 years previous case management experience working in the field relevant to client population. -Ability to work directly with parents and to collaborate with Alameda County staff in order to deliver appropriate and supportive services to families. -Ability to engage cross-culturally with diverse clientele and community partners, providing culturally relevant and sensitive support. -Personal experience connecting with community resources and ability to support families in accessing all needed community resources. -Must have an understanding of child/adolescent development -Experience in Motivational Interviewing and/or commitment to receive training in this area. -Ability to engage professionally with parents, supervisors, peers, community partners and County staff. -Willingness to engage in personal and professional development in order to develop new skills and meet the challenges of the position. -Willingness to engage in reflective practices and utilize other clinical approaches in identifying and addressing personal issues which may affect or be affected by working with families involved with the Child welfare system -Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills -Demonstrate good organizational skills -Experience in computer skills and/or commitment to receive training in this area -Ability to pass a background clearance and TB test -Valid California driver’s license, a clear driving record, availability of personal vehicle, and personal vehicle insurance coverage. -Willingness to work overtime as needed, including some evening and weekend events. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish) preferred Duties and Responsibilities: -Provide weekly face to face visits (in home and community) and phone calls with parents in order to provide them with emotional and practical support as they navigate the Child Welfare system -Work with parents to address child welfare case plan requirements and/or reduce the risk of entry into foster care due to child abuse or neglect. -Clarify and demystify Child Welfare and Juvenile Court systems and jargon for families. -Advocate on behalf of families with schools, health care, and other community services or providers, etc. -Provide one to one support to the parent, i.e., role modeling advocacy for the parent: acting as a sounding board, motivator and a coach for the parent. -Support families with linkages to community resources that address basic needs and stabilization concerns, such as parent training, housing navigation, childcare, navigating legal system, escaping intimate partner violence, emergency food, supportive counseling and crisis intervention, finance management, nutritional guidance, parent support groups, etc. -Assist families with increasing their support network on behalf of the needs of their child(ren) -Conduct screenings to identify family concerns and improvement in family functioning -Attend any Case Planning and Review Child and Family Team (CFTs) meetings to help ensure that families’ concerns are heard and addressed -Demonstrate sensitivity and competence in dealing with ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomically diverse client population spanning over a large geographic area. -Increase awareness about the importance of parent/professional partnerships -Assist in the ongoing development and evaluation of the child’s treatment plan, including educational, mental health, and substance treatment plans -Participate in Inter-Disciplinary Team meetings and represent the parent’s perspective -Engage in personal and professional development in order to develop new skills and meet the challenges of the position. -Participate in related parent education trainings and workshops -Participate in weekly individual and group supervision -Participate in required agency and county in-service training program -Co-facilitate Parent Support Groups and other parent training development events -Maintain accurate case documentation, assessments, and complete all paperwork by deadlines -Communicate daily schedules and plans clearly to supervisor and other relevant parties. -Maintain close contact with supervisor through email and cell phone contact (equipment provided). -The ability to relate effectively and professionally with parents, supervisor, co-workers and staff in support of families. -Meet and maintain all contract deliverables by deadlines -Perform all other duties as necessary for the good of the agency and program Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and in the community. Physical Demands -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evenings and weekends are required. Travel Travel to various worksites is required Work Authorization/Security Clearance Employees must pass a background check and receive TB and health clearances prior to employment. Compliance with organizational vaccination policy. A Better Way is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive full consideration without regard to age, race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, HIV-status, national origin or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Title: Recruiting Administrator (Temporary – 9 months) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/ Part Time (25-32 hours/week) Salary: $23.75/hour Who we are: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco through San Mateo and Santa Clara County. Our work means 5,000 lives saved each year. Our HR team supports over 100 employees in multiple nearby locations. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org. Who you are: Someone that truly believes in animal welfare and ethical animal rehabilitation. Ready to aid the HR department in assisting with the employee life cycle in recruitment, on/off-boarding; in addition to working on various data entry, correspondence, and administrative duties that support a smooth functioning HR department. Position must be performed on-site. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Recruitment: • Post and maintain all open positions on job boards. • Review all applicant resumes and phone screen qualified candidates. • Respond to all job inquiries from our website, emails, and phone calls. • Introduce the qualified candidates to the HR Director and/or hiring department managers to proceed to the next steps in the recruitment process. • Maintain detailed recruitment status reports in the applicant tracking system. • Organize and maintain recruitment notes from hiring managers. • Assist with the review, and updates of the organizations job descriptions and job postings. • Other recruiting related functions may be assigned. New Hire Process and Onboarding: • Prepare new hire packets and onboarding materials. • Call references and run background checks. • Coordinate and facilitate onboarding meetings. • Schedules and facilitates new employee check-ins (90 and 180-day reviews) for PHS. Alert HR Director of any trends or immediate concerns. • Conduct exit interviews for terminating employees at PHS. Safety: • Assist with annual IIPP updates. Additional Responsibilities: • Prepare termination packets and COBRA documents for exiting employees. • Assist with employee relation events, activities, reward and recognition programs. • Assist with the employee data maintenance of the ADP HRIS. • Maintain employee files electronically via Dropbox. • Perform other general administrative duties as assigned. • Encourage and promote a positive public image of the organization. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with high attention to detail and accuracy ensuring deadlines are met and accurate records are kept. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Upon hire, must pass background check. • Bachelor’s Degree (BA) or Associate’s Degree (AA); At least 1-2 years’ recruiting experience and/or training. • Ability to work effectively under pressure, handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities to deliver efficient and accurate results in a fast-paced HR environment. • Ability to work professionally in person and over the phone with volunteers, fellow co-workers, management, candidate applicants and members of the public. • Ability to handle confidential information and records with the utmost of discretion. • Ability to work independently, possess strong organizational and time management skills, and good problem-solving skills. • Strong attention to detail. • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic working knowledge of HRIS systems such ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.) and computer keyboarding and data entry skills. Basic experience with Dropbox database. Basic experience with video conferencing systems. • Must be able to reliably commute regularly to San Mateo and Burlingame locations and occasionally to San Jose and Saratoga. Excellent Benefits Package Available • Sick pay • Employee Assistance Plan • Retirement plan Available to all employees with pets: • Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions • Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at our retail stores. For more information about our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/careers The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Description Health, Housing and Homeless Services (H3) is a division of Contra Costa County Health Services. The Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division integrates housing and homeless services across our health system; coordinates health and homeless services across county government and in the community; and works with key partners such as the Employment and Human Services Department, the Housing Authority, school districts, housing providers, law enforcement and cities to develop innovative strategies to address the community’s health and social needs (https://cchealth.org/h3/). H3 holds multiple roles within Contra Costa’s Homelessness Continuum of Care (CoC). One of H3’s primary roles is functioning as the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead Agency. The HMIS is the central database to collect, track, analyze and report uniform client and activity data regarding the provision of shelter, housing, and services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or who at risk of homelessness within the Contra Costa CoC region. The Data Analyst will be responsible for a variety of data and administrative tasks related to the HMIS, including but not limited to HMIS usage across partnering agencies, data management, analysis, dashboard and report development, and monitoring of programmatic and client level data. Salary: $27.92 - $32.33 Hourly ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Collect, maintain, and store HMIS User Agreements. • Ensure HMIS end user adherence to workstation security policies • Detect and respond to violations of the HMIS Policies and Procedures • Generate and build reports and dashboards using HMIS reporting tools. Use statistical methods to analyze HMIS program-level data. • Work with a variety of H3 and CoC stakeholders to create a prioritized list of data needs and translate to useful reports. • Identify and recommend new ways to streamline program operations and processes using data. • Use data to create models that depict trends in homelessness and subpopulations. • Provide 1st level HMIS troubleshooting and technical support to program staff. • Attend HMIS-related meetings and trainings as requested for licensing and proficiency and as required in the HMIS Policies and Procedures. • Monitor data quality at both the program, agency, and system level and work with program managers to develop data quality improvement benchmarks. • Provide administrative support to the Homeless Program office including drafting user manuals, wiki guides, creating forms, invoices, and generating reports as needed. • Other duties as assigned by the H3 Project Manager, H3 Program Director, and/or HMIS System Administrator JOB QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team. • Strong attention to detail. • Strong technical aptitude. Must have experience with online database applications and must be able to quickly learn new specialized computer/database applications. • Strong analytical skills. Ability to translate and reconcile agency information needs to software requirements. • Candidates should be able to type 45 words per minute or higher and demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting computer issues. • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. • Must demonstrate a professional demeanor, be personable, and able to interact with diverse audiences and maintain good communication channels. • Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with staff and other levels of management. • Be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check. Education/Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related coursework, or 3+ years in a Data Analyst/Data Mining role • Experience in IT strategic planning and IT project management. • Experience working in a non-profit or government setting with significant information reporting requirements. Preferred Qualifications • Strong organizational and leadership skills. • Knowledge in database tools and SQL or other programming languages. • Background in program research and evaluation • Bilingual, bicultural in Spanish. • Lived experience of homelessness and/or accessing behavioral health services. • Previous experience or training in street outreach and clinical case management. • Knowledge of Contra Costa County and community resources. • Knowledge of the Contra Costa emergency provider network. • Prior experience with documentation and billing procedures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stand Frequently Walk Occasionally Sit Frequently Handling / Fingering Frequently Reach Outward Occasionally Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 10 lbs Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 10 lbs See Constantly Taste/ Smell Not Applicable Not Applicable Not required for essential functions Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day) Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day) Constantly (5+ hrs/day) WORK ENVIRONMENT General Office and Homeless Shelter EEOC STATEMENT It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service. Please include your resume and cover letter with the application. Apply here: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PUB1001PUBH/JobBoard/6705aa07-0bcb-4660-ad1b-2fda952becc7/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=8c57fad2-3e26-4fa3-b71e-addf3273bfcc

Title: Animal Control Officer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt-Union – Full Time Salary: $25 - $30 per hour, depending on experience Excellent Benefits Package Available Who We Are: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco through San Mateo and the northern half of Santa Clara County. Our work means 6,300 lives saved each year. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org. Who You Are: A firm believer in humane care and kind treatment of animals. Familiar with San Mateo County and its neighborhoods. Knowledgeable of animal welfare issues, state and local ordinances, quarantines, adoptions, other animal related issues. Not a stranger when it comes to customer service and conflict resolution. Finally, a well-rounded animal lover. This position is represented by Union Local 856. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Respond to stray domestic animals that may be sick, injured, aggressive, loose, confined, or in traffic. Ensure that the animal is returned to its owner, transported to the shelter, or taken to receive medical attention as appropriate. • Humanely capture sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. Transport wildlife to the PHS/SPCA Wildlife Department or provide euthanasia in the field as directed by policy. • Perform basic and more advanced technical rescues of animals in distress. • Utilize tact, self-restraint, judgement, and strategy in dealing with a wide variety of people. Analyze situations and apply established procedures and good judgement to address a wide variety of challenges. • Investigate complaints of local municipal code or state law violations and follow-up as needed by documenting the complaint, issuing warnings, and/or making enforcements such as citations. • Investigate complaints of Dangerous or Vicious Animals or Dangerous Animal Permit violations received by phone, e-mail, in person or by other means. This includes collecting statements and other evidence surrounding these incidents. • Prepare and execute warrants pertaining to Dangerous or Vicious Animal violations as appropriate. Work with a City Attorney or District Attorney as necessary. • Write clear and concise reports. • Photograph and assist with veterinary exams and necropsies. • Follow up with Animal Bite Reports by placing animals in and out of a rabies observation quarantine. When applicable, deliver specimens to the San Mateo County Public Health Laboratory for rabies testing. • Remove deceased animals in a professional and compassionate manner. • Educate and answer inquiries from the public regarding animal welfare issues and animal related concerns in a matter reflective of the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA’s policies and standards. • Assist law enforcement agencies and fire departments as necessary. This may include assisting in the execution of search warrants, impounding owned animals if the owner is unable to care for their animal(s) due to hospitalization or arrest, or assisting in the assessment and/or capture of animals that could pose a threat to public safety. • Attend scheduled administrative hearings and court dates to provide testimony as required. • Prepare and maintain detailed and accurate reports daily including but not limited to Chameleon memos, the completion of forms, and investigation or supplemental reports. • Operate and receive calls via a two-way radio using proper radio codes and etiquette. • Abide by all traffic laws and use safe driving practices while maintaining a PHS/SPCA vehicle in a clean and fully stocked manner. • Maintain a daily activity report. • Participation at educational or community outreach events may be required. • Provide humane care for all animals in the Society's care. • Work closely with other PHS/SPCA departments as needed. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Upon hire, must pass a background check. • High School graduate (or equivalent) and at least 18 years of age. • Must possess a valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record to be insured with PHS/SPCA insurance. • Must successfully complete a course in 832 PC (law enforcement course) within one year of employment as an Animal Control Officer. • Must become certified to perform euthanasia by injection according to California state regulations and trained in decapitations for required rabies testing. • Must also possess the ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances • Must have previous customer service experience. • Prior experience (volunteering and/or professionally) working with animals is highly desirable. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Must have the ability to work well and communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees and volunteers. • Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, holidays and standby as needed. • Must be highly motivated toward the welfare and humane treatment of all animals. • Must perform the job in a professional manner and work effectively under pressure. • Able to work effectively without close supervision. • Must be able to lift 50lbs from ground to waist. • Basic knowledge, or become proficient, with Microsoft Office Suite, computer keyboarding skills and data entry. Excellent Benefits Package Available • Medical /Dental /Vision/Life/ Flex Spending • Sick, Vacation and Holiday pay • Employee Assistance Plan • Retirement plan & employer matching Available to all employees with pets: • Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions • Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at our retail stores. For more information about our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.phs-spca.org/careers The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO