Adoption Counselor

Are you a passionate animal lover looking for a rewarding career? Come work for a leader in animal welfare! Orphans of the Storm has opportunities for reliable, professional, compassionate, and well-organized individuals to join our Riverwoods shelter team as a Full-Time Adoption Counselor!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working with both cats and dogs of various sizes, ages, and temperaments
• Assisting with adoptions, introducing animals to prospective adopters
• Completing adoption paperwork and assorted administration.
• Notate all medical and behavioral concerns in shelter tracking software.
• Transporting of animals to medical facilities using company vehicles
• Ensure excellent customer service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness while balancing the efficiency needed to care for animals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of shelter life.
• Ensure the health of animals by performing established procedures for care needed.
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate animal handling at all times.
• Provide support to the clinic by administering treatments.
• Promote and model positive interpersonal communication and relationship building.
• Maintain proper opening and closing procedures for your department.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Related college degree or equivalent experience is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal animal care experience a plus
• Drivers License
• Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Flexible, positive approach to challenges.
• Availability to work occasional evenings, a weekend shift and holidays.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Candidates must be able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Candidates must be committed to treating animals and humans with kindness and respect.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and more than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Weekends required