Foster Supervisor

Job Details Job Location: San Diego Campus – San Diego, CA 92110; Position Type: Full-Time; Salary Range: $26.60–$29.61 per hour. How you’ll impact our mission At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations and supervision of the Foster program at the Escondido and Oceanside Campuses. You’ll supervise Foster Specialist staff and give hands‑on care for animals as needed for proper coverage. What’s in it for you Competitive pay and paid time‑off (including your Birthday Day Off!) Comprehensive benefits package, training and well‑being programs 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services What you’ll do Ensure the highest quality care and husbandry of foster animals in accordance with SDHS policies and procedures. Ensure that all assigned areas are maintained in a clean, organized and professional manner, as scheduled and in compliance with SDHS policies and procedures. Supervise Foster Specialists, including making recommendations for hiring, corrective action and termination. In conjunction with Nursery & Foster Manager, coach staff for development and performance improvement and document appropriately when performance standards are not met. Complete Annual Career Development for direct reports. Create and manage Foster Specialist staff schedules, including coverage during holiday closures and on‑call Foster scheduling. Network, establish and maintain positive working relationships with fosters to maximize lifesaving pathways for in‑shelter populations across all SDHS campuses. Monitor animals who are not developing properly or are showing medical decline; participate in case discussions to determine best pathway for each individual animal; make euthanasia recommendations as appropriate. Work side by side with staff and provide hands‑on training as needed to ensure performance standards and department objectives are met and maintained. Learn more about our Kitten Program here. What we’re looking for Requires an associate's degree in a related field or completion of sufficient coursework to successfully perform the required duties of the position, and three (3) years of full‑time progressively responsible related experience working with animals in a kennel, shelter, or veterinary hospital, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. One‑year experience as a supervisor highly preferred. Advanced training and/or instruction in care of neonate, transitional, and socialization stage kittens preferred. Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of humane euthanasia. Must obtain Vet Assistant Controlled Substances Permit (VACSP) after employment. Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes. Location & Hours Based at our San Diego Campus with expected travel to the El Cajon Campus. This position works 40 hours per week. Pay Starting range is between $26.60–$29.61 per hour. The stated hiring range is a target range for candidates at the highest qualifications. Compensation for internal candidates may exceed this range based on performance and other factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr San Diego Humane Society