Humane Investigator (san mateo)

Title: Animal Care Technician FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt; Union Salary: $22.00 - $23.00 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 5,000 lives saved each year. Our Animal Care team works behind-the-scenes to ensure the animals in our care have clean and safe living areas, around the clock. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org. Who You Are: A firm believer in humane care and kind treatment of animals. You have a variety of animal handling experience everywhere from cats, dogs, hamsters and more. Comfortable with labor intensive animal husbandry work and enjoys working in a team environment. Essential Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned • Provide humane care for all animals in the Peninsula Humane Society's care • Clean and disinfect all animal areas as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment • Feed and ensure water are available at all times for all animals • Unload, store and restock Animal Care Department supplies • Certified in Euthanasia within six months of employment (in house training) • Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with the Peninsula Humane Society policies and California laws as needed • Perform owner present euthanasia as needed • Perform decapitations on select animals per the guidelines of the health department as needed • Perform proper disposal of deceased animals • Perform light maintenance and other janitorial duties • Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers • Provide assistance to other departments as assigned • Ensure a positive public image by enhancing the “behind the scenes” operation of the organization • Work to help improve the quality of life for animals 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. The individual 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. • Upon hire, must pass a background check. • Valid California Driver’s License with a clean record to be insured with PHS/SPCA insurance. • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs from ground to waist • 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 a flexible schedule and the ability to work on weekends, holidays, swing shift and graveyard shift as needed Excellent Benefits Package Available • Medical /Dental /Vision/Life/ Flex Spending • Sick, Vacation and Holiday pay • Continued Education Opportunities/Reimbursement • 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.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

California Community Opportunities (CCO) is a private, nonprofit San Jose-based agency providing homes and lifelong learning to adults with developmental and physical disabilities. CCO is hiring dependable, responsible, and caring direct care staff also known as caregivers or Teaching Counselors, to work with the individuals we serve. We have permanent (not “on call”) Day and Night positions. We provide extensive, ongoing paid training and 24/7 support as you assist the individuals we serve. You will become certified as a Teaching Counselor within the Family Teaching Model. Homes [Work Locations] are located in Cupertino, Los Gatos, and San Jose. Paid Training takes place in our South San Jose office. [1 week/paid] Current Openings: Weekend Positions - $20.00 per hour + $30.00 Overtime [Average wage - $22.72 - $23.33] Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm [12 hour daily shift & 36 hours per week] Average $23.33/hr Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm [12 hour daily shift & 36 hours per week] Average $23.33/hr Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00 pm to 7:00 am [AWAKE POSITION] [11 hour daily shift & 33 hours per week] Average $22.72/hr Schedules are set, there is no on-call requirement, and guaranteed hours. Responsibilities: Teach daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Provide direct care with sensitivity, this may include personal hygiene. Support individuals in their homes and in the community. Cleaning of the home and night/sleeping supervision of individuals served. [night position] Benefits and Perks: Paid Training Paid Vacation [2 Weeks per Year] Paid Sick Leave [3 Days per Year] Paid Covid testing Holiday pay Kaiser Medical Insurance [Low Cost Employee & Dependent Premiums] MetLife Dental and VSP Vision Insurance [Low Cost Employee & Dependent Premiums] Ongoing Professional Training Certification Annual Bonus [$200 - $300 on first certification to used towards gift cards] Monthly Teacher Appreciation Gifts Free Meals on shift [Day] MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED • High School diploma or equivalent. • Minimum Experience Needed: 6 months of providing care [can be paid or unpaid experience] • Proof of Covid vaccine. • Proof of valid CA driver’s license. • Must be able to pass live scan background clearances, drug test, basic physical exam, tuberculosis [TB], Negative COVID-19 results and DMV check. California Community Opportunities (CCO) is a local non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation and an equal opportunity employer.

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 We are especially looking for Providers that speak Vietnamese, Cantonese, and/or American Sign Language. As a Family Home Provider you will receive a tax free stipend of $1700-$5000+/month per Individual and you can serve a maximum of 2 Individuals in your home increasing your earning potential to $3400-$10,000+/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: Contra Costa & Alameda 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 at our office. For more information or to register for an information session, please call Mykayla at our office Mon-Fri between 9-5 at (925) 344-4565 or visit our website at www.enrichinglives.net. Our Concord office is located at 2151 Salvio Street, Suite 272, Concord, CA 94520. We look forward to hearing from you! The Enriching Lives Team www.enrichinglives.net

Job Title: Behavior Training Specialist FLSA Status: Non-Union, Non-Exempt, Part Time (2-4 hours per week) Salary: Starting pay at $31.25 per hour (DOE) 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: Someone that truly believes in animal welfare and positive reinforcement techniques. You have excellent customer service skills and experience leading dog training classes, playgroups and/or one-on-one consults. Last, but not least, you enjoy sharing your training techniques with the public to strengthen the bond between them and their dogs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned): • Work with puppies and adult dogs on basic and advanced obedience in a class and playgroup environment • Lead classes consisting of up to 10 clients and/or puppy playgroups consisting of up to 15 puppies. • Leads consultations on a variety of behavior issues. • Conduct all classes and consults using positive reinforcement training techniques. • Demonstrate flexibility according to the specific requirements for individual classes and/or clients. Conduct all classes and consults in a professional manner. • Enthusiastically lead a dog training class or puppy playgroup to keep clients motivated and engaged. • Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate puppy play styles. Observe and tactfully explain to owners about appropriate play demonstrate good judgement about when to intervene during off-leash puppy play. • Communicate with Department staff and/or Lead Trainer on issues related to scheduling, client concerns, curricula, etc. in a timely manner. Solicit feedback from clients as appropriate. • Attend and participate in mandatory trainings and Department meetings as needed • Ensure work environment is maintained in a neat, clean and safe manner before and after each class. • Perform other duties as assigned 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 successfully pass a background check. • Previous customer service, animal handling and behavior experience, with a minimum of 2 years dog training experience. Experience handling animal behavior consultations highly preferred. • Ability to work well with and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, staff and volunteers. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, possess outstanding customer service skills, and be reliable with a strong work ethic. • Must be available to facilitate at least 2 classes and consultations per week, over the course of 2 days (Saturday availability is a must). • Must be highly motivated toward the welfare and humane treatment of all animals. • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Trainer/Consultant certification (APDT, CPDT, IAABC, etc.) and/or knowledge of or experience teaching Dog Agility preferred 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

Job Title: Development Coordinator, Southwest Idaho (Fundraiser) Classification: Full-time, Exempt Department: Development Supervisor: Development Manager Location: Meridian, ID How to Apply: https://idahofoodbank.org/about/employment/ COMPLETED JOB APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION JOB SUMMARY The Development Coordinator interacts with the community with a specialty in fundraising and individual philanthropy. As a key member of a fast-paced development team, the Development Coordinator supports a variety of efforts and must be highly organized, detail oriented, independent, flexible, and comfortable working with people of all walks of life. The Development Coordinator works closely under the supervision of the Development Manager to meet the fundraising goals of the region and state. Donor stewardship of individuals and customer relations are critical focus areas. The Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing resource development activities including fundraising initiatives, donor interactions & reporting, and donor relations including cultivation and recognition. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Build existing and new partnerships throughout Idaho with a focus on the southwest service area to raise critical funds. This role’s work is done with individual donors. • Actively manage the day-to-day relationships with donors and prospects through various activities including meetings, phone calls, letters, reports, email, external/internal event attendance, timely responses to donor inquiries and acknowledgement of gifts. • The Development Coordinator is the primary point person for updating, adding, and maintaining donor and prospect constituents, tracking and reporting actions within records in Raiser’s Edge. • Project coordination that may include campaigns, community engagement outreach, food drives and events. • Act as key spokesperson and/or represent The Idaho Foodbank at various community events and meetings when applicable. • Coordinate development activities with Marketing Communication, Volunteer and Development statewide teams. • Maintain existing and development of new donor relationships. • Keeps and maintains confidentiality of donors and reports. • Maintain accurate customer relationship management database records and provide reports. • Works as a key member of a small and mighty team, taking on other duties as assigned. Focus: • Annual Fundraising Plan alignment o Coordination and management of key individual donor programs including recurring donation program, stewardship plan, new donor program and mid-level giving. o Maintain and build a meaningful portfolio of an average of 150 donors • Campaign and Event Support o The Development Coordinator takes a lead role to support The Idaho Foodbank through major donor relationships, events and recognition. o Coordinates key campaigns focused on individual donors such as Idaho Gives and Giving Tuesday o Supports events (galas, major donor events, etc.) as needed and coordinates stewardship events for southwest donors Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Passion for helping people and communities, strong listening skills along with a value of collaboration. • Ability to travel throughout Southwest Idaho and occasionally to support donors and events throughout Idaho. • Comfortable with gift solicitation, development and delivery of persuasive presentations, and creation of reports that may include technical information. • Relationship building skills with preferred knowledge of Idaho. • Experience in fundraising, event coordination, and working with diverse stakeholders. • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or related field preferred. • Data entry and reporting experience with CRMs and inventory software a plus. • Comfortable using innovative, creative and entrepreneurial approach to overcome challenges. • Able to work independently as well as collaboratively. • Highly effective communicator and contributor in cross-functional groups. • Highly organized with ability to successfully manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Food Safety:  Commit to upholding policies, principles and best practices for food safety.  Understand the personal responsibility to follow all safety policies and health rules, programs and procedures, to report all unsafe acts, environment or behaviors immediately and to always report safety issues, incidents or accidents immediately. Employment Requirement • Negative Drug Screen • Successful Background Clearance Working Conditions This work is performed primarily in an office environment while sitting at a computer terminal for extended periods of time. May involve periodic lifting and carrying of items that may weigh up to 50 pounds. May work outside normal working hours and drive own vehicle for various projects on a daily basis. Disclaimer This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments. This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Organizational Culture At The Idaho Foodbank, we live our core values of Belonging, Commitment, and Collaboration. We’re driven by our mission to nourish, educate, and advocate for food-secure communities. We believe every team member plays a vital, daily role in our mission. Equal Opportunity Employer The Idaho Foodbank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace. We strive to create an environment where all employees and those we serve feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our hiring and workplace practices are rooted in merit, fairness, and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Title: Safety & Compliance Specialist Classification: Full-Time Non-Exempt Department: Human Resources Reports to: Food Safety and Compliance Manager Location: Meridian, Idaho How to Apply: https://idahofoodbank.org/about/employment/ COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Job Summary: The Safety & Compliance Specialist is part of the Human Resources Team and responsible for assisting with implementation of the food safety management system and workplace safety program. This position ensures training requirements for food and workplace safety are met and effective and assists in ensuring compliance to regulatory and program requirements. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Assist the Food Safety and Compliance Manager in the implementation and monitoring of food safety and workplace safety programs, including but not limited to the following: • Assisting the coordination and implementation of food safety and workplace safety training programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements. • Assist the maintenance and accuracy of all training records and compliance documentation, ensuring timely updates and audits. • Actively monitor and promote food safety and workplace safety standards, including GMPs, hygiene protocols, and safety procedures. • Conduct regular internal audits and facility walkthroughs to identify gaps, risks, or opportunities for improvement in safety and compliance practices. • Participate in investigating safety incidents, near misses, and food safety non-conformances; ensure timely follow-up with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. • Facilitate meetings between Human Resources, Operations, and other departmental teams statewide to align on compliance strategies and ensure consistent application of safety protocols. • Prepare and present compliance and training reports to management, using data to drive improvements and highlight areas of concern. • Champion our core values by promoting awareness, reinforcing expectations, and modeling best practices throughout the organization. • Commit to continuous improvement by identifying gaps in existing programs, proposing solutions, and supporting the rollout of new safety or compliance initiatives. • Ensure preparedness for inspections and audits, actively participating in regulatory visits and third-party audits to represent training and compliance functions. • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required • Bachelor of Science degree in associated field preferred; equivalent working knowledge or experience in warehousing, food safety, workplace safety or other compliance regimes; experience in a work environment with compliance and/or regulatory requirements or experience in the development and delivery of technical training • Must be detail oriented and possess technical aptitude • Ability and willingness to obtain a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt. • Display strong verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively convey information to employees, facilitate training and dissemination of information either individually or in a group • Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills • Able to collect and analyze data, identify problems and develop solutions • Able to recognize areas of opportunity and provide assistance for corrective action in a professional and proactive manner • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications • Able to work independently and handle multiple priorities under minimal supervision • Able to work with diverse groups and be part of a team. • Must be able to understand instructions and effectively demonstrate quality results. • Possess a willingness to learn. • Complete technical food safety training upon hire or hold certifications in HACCP, USDA/FDA food regulation, FSMA, AIB, Food Protection Manager (i.e. ServSafe, NRFSP), OSHA or other food safety or occupational safety scheme or standard at a level to which food safety principles can effectively be applied to the Food Safety/Workplace Safety Management Systems • Understand the personal responsibility to follow all safety policies and health rules, programs and procedures, to report all unsafe acts, environment or behaviors immediately and to always report safety issues, incidents or accidents immediately. • Must be a model of a safe workplace and assist in leading team members to build a strong safety culture through expectation, support and compliance. Working Conditions This work is performed in both an office and warehouse environment either sitting at a computer terminal or walking through the warehouse or offsite locations. May work outside normal working hours and drive company vehicle for various projects occasionally. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Employment Requirement • Negative Drug Screen • Successful Background Clearance Disclaimer This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments. This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Organizational Culture At The Idaho Foodbank, we live our core values of Belonging, Commitment, and Collaboration. We’re driven by our mission to nourish, educate, and advocate for food-secure communities. We believe every team member plays a vital, daily role in our mission. Equal Opportunity Employer The Idaho Foodbank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace. We strive to create an environment where all employees and those we serve feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our hiring and workplace practices are rooted in merit, fairness, and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.