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.

Benefits include 403(b), Dental insurance, Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, and Vision insurance.

English- required