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Integrated Care Assistant, Adoption Center

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aspca logoAspca · NY
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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About the role

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care to animals in need, and do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment? The position of Integrated Care Assistant (ICA) at the ASPCA's Adoption Center may be right for you. ICAs support the health of animals in the Adoption Center by providing daily, direct care, behavioral enrichment and some medical treatments. One of the most critical functions of this role is serving as a member of a departmental team of medical, behavior and sheltering personnel, all dedicated to working together to provide effective, holistic care for our animals. The Adoption Center & Kitten Nursery provides intake, holistic care, including medical and behavioral support and outcomes for animals in New York City that need us most. Our population consists of five groups of animals: Animal victims of cruelty and neglect brought to us by the NYPD Animals brought to us through our Community Engagement team Underage kittens and other medically compromised stray animals Animals surrendered by their owners and in need of adoption into new homes Animals transferred in from shelter/rescue partners The Adoption Center & Kitten Nursery teams utilize and develop best practices for providing care and innovative placement strategies for these specialized populations.

Responsibilities

  • The Adoption Center ICA role reports directly to the Managers of Animal Welfare and has no direct reports.
  • Where and When You'll Work
  • This position is an on-site role and reports to the ASPCA Adoption Center location, located in New York, NY.
  • Regular shifts for this position are 10 hours in duration.
  • What You'll Get
  • Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Behavior 60%:
  • Ensure the welfare of animals in our care by attending to their physical and emotional health and comfort, following all ASPCA protocols.
  • Engage in behavioral and emotional enrichment activities, following enrichment program protocols; recommend animal-specific changes as appropriate.
  • Assist in behavioral health evaluations, assessments, trainings, and other animal interventions.
  • Exercise and socialize animals and manage playgroups, under the direction and guidance of Adoption Center behavior staff.
  • Abide by existing dog-walking protocols, observe and report response to environmental events or human/animal interactions, and record elimination (urination and defecation). Encourage healthy behaviors and interactions throughout walks and reward animals appropriately.
  • Feed animals, provide clean water, and ensure a clean environment while interacting with animals to encourage and promote healthy behaviors.
  • Monitor the comfort of shelter animals, report any signs of distress, anxiety, or physical ailments, and ensure that their physical environment is optimal to meet their needs (e.g., appropriate, clean bedding, adequate space, non-adverse neighboring animals.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of animal enclosures and other workspaces to ensure readiness for the arrival of new animals.
  • Monitor animal holding areas for appropriate music and/or auditory stimulation and report observations.
  • Provide a safe and compassion

Benefits

The starting pay rate for this role is $23.00 and falls under a collective bargaining agreement.At the ASPCA, you don't have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:Affordable health coverage , including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions - we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleParental leave

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