- Salary
- $34k – $49k/yr
- Location
- Animal Care and Control - 10521 Baur Blvd - St. Louis, MO, MO, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
St. Louis County department of Public Health is hiring an Adoption Specialists. The Adoption Specialists will work extensively with the general public to ensure proper placement of the animals in our care. The shelter is open 7 days a week. Some weekends will be required.
The typical starting salary is $16.80-$20.16 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visithttps://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/work-for-us/benefits/ St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
- Administer animal adoption processes to achieve animal placement.
- Assist all visitors, staff and volunteers with animal intake and adoption procedures to ensure positive interactions for animal well-being.
- Provide education and support to customers before and after adoption.
- Care for animals in an animal shelter including providing food, water, exercise and human interaction according to defined guidelines.
- Adapt practices to ensure the most current approaches to animal health and welfare are implemented.
- Utilizing various software applications to perform word processing, data entry, and spreadsheet functions.
- Oversee the placement of animals needing foster care and coordinate their return for surgery, treatment, and/or adoption
- Serve as primary contact for foster volunteers, recruit and support new foster families, and share resources available to fosters
- Work closely with other team members to identify animals needing foster homes and to support medical and behavioral needs
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
