Job Description

Paws With A Cause is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Dog and People Trainer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for training Clients to utilize Assistance Dogs and will be based in the Southeast Michigan area. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour workweek and a salary range of $21-$25/hour. The successful candidate will be responsible for training dogs and their handlers, as well as providing support to Clients.

Responsibilities:

- Train Assistance Dogs and their handlers to work together as a team

- Provide support to Clients in the use of Assistance Dogs

- Conduct training sessions for Clients and their Assistance Dogs

- Develop and implement training plans for Assistance Dogs and their handlers

- Evaluate the progress of Assistance Dogs and their handlers

- Maintain accurate records of training sessions and progress

- Provide ongoing support to Clients and their Assistance Dogs

- Drive within a 3-hour radius in the Southeast Michigan area

Requirements:

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in dog and people training

- Passion for training Clients to utilize Assistance Dogs

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits:

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance

- Option to add additional voluntary life insurance and long-term disability

- 10 paid holidays and a competitive paid time off plan

- Purina discounts and use of PAWS' Vet

- 403b retirement fund with a 2% employer match

Paws With A Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Education & Experience

1. Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Six or more years of experience in dog training or teaching obedience; or will consider 2-3 years of dog training experience if increased experience in a people-related field (E.G. special education teacher; physical therapist; occupational therapist; etc.)
3. Experience in working with people who have a disability (preferred)

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Possess outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
2. Knowledge of disabilities PAWS serves, or willing to learn
3. Must be willing to drive within a 3 hour radius

Core competencies

1. Customer Orientation: A desire to serve clients by focusing efforts on listening and responding effectively to customer questions, resolving customer problems to their satisfaction, and evaluating customer satisfaction
2. Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain relationships with others and adapt to a situation appropriately
3. Judgement: Ability to form sound opinions or make decisions by evaluating available information and making sensible conclusions
4. Team Player: Ability to be an active participant of a team and move the team toward the completion of goals

Physical Requirements:

Average Daily Physical Requirements

• Work in stationary position: Less than 2 hours
• Move about work area: 2 to 5 hours
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: More than 5 hours
• Reach with hands and arms: More than 5 hours
• Ascend/Descend (stairs/ladder/etc.): Less than 2 hours
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Less than 2 hours
• Communicate with various parties: More than 5 hours
• Detect flavors or smells: Less than 2 hours
• Move up to 100 pounds: More than 5 hours
• Visual acuity: More than 5 hours
• Read and understand written word: More than 5 hours
• Drive/Travel: 2 to 5 hours
• Operate computer and general office machines: 2-5 hours
• Operate machines or material handling equipment: None

Average Daily Environmental Conditions

• Office Environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment. : Less than 2 hours
• Manufacturing Environment: Exposure to dust, oil, various chemicals, solvents, or fumes. : None
• Medical Environment: Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals. : None
• Noise: Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds. : 2 to 5 hours
• Temperature: Exposure to extreme heat or cold either indoors or outside : Less than 2 hours

This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company's at will employment status.

Compensation details: 21-25 Hourly Wage

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