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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">BENEFITS:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Health, dental, vision and more </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">3 weeks paid time off + 10 paid holidays </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">403b with employer match </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Check out our full list of benefits and perks <a href=\"https://www.seattlehumane.org/about/careers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">HERE</span></a> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold\">Non-Exempt role - Starting Wage: $33.50-36.50/hour</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">POSITION SUMMARY:</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The Foster Care Manager position is a management role responsible for oversight of the Foster Care Program. The manager is responsible for ensuring high quality care of these pets, overseeing program changes, and development of new foster initiatives. The Manager is the direct supervisor of the Foster Care Coordinators and provides coverage and guidance. The Foster Care Manager also oversees our SPOT Program, working with Foster Coordinators for day-today operations and overseeing program development and expansion. The Manager is also the direct supervisor for all Foster Volunteers; a group of around 700 active households. This position works closely with all team and department leaders to support the mission, goals, and long-term plans of Seattle Humane. This position also requires a high level of communication skill and empathy.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">KEY OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Manages population of animals in foster care in order to provide high quality individualized care </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Communicates with other program leadership for pathway planning and population management</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Oversee the day to day operations of the SPOT Program</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Reviews foster program and SPOT program procedures to create efficiency and opportunities for growth</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Sets foster priorities and capacity goals with input from other operational teams and the Senior Operations Manager; Adoption, Foster, Shelter Care</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Oversees the program’s on and off campus volunteers in order to support the needs of the current and projected animal population and the staff team </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Advances team goals by focusing on strategic recruitment, retention, and advancement of volunteers </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Creates training plans, materials, and tracking processes for volunteers in order to meet the needs of the population of pets needing foster </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Oversees the staff training and specialization opportunities </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Oversees special projects and events that involve foster care </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Prepares monthly reports and/or other data requested</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Creates and updates SOPS and Process documents as needed </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Fills in on coordinator tasks as needed to provide coverage </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:</span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Maintains appropriate files and records. Adheres to the files and records retention policy and procedures.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Provides Manager on Duty coverage </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Supports other staff teams as needed </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Submits division budget requests; follows established annual budget amounts for assigned division accounts. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Other duties as assigned. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:</span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Staff: Direct supervision of Foster Coordinators.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Volunteers: Direct supervision of all foster care volunteer positions and Foster Program Volunteers</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACT:</span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Daily close collaboration and communication with staff from Shelter Care, Foster Care, Behavior, Veterinary Services, Admissions, Adoptions, and Marketing. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Daily communication with all other staff teams regarding animal flow and planning. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Daily communication with Coordinators </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Regular written and verbal communication with the Senior Leadership Team and other management team members </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Daily communication with members of the public</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Constant communication with team volunteers. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Regular contact with volunteers from various departments.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Represents Seattle Humane in a professional manner. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Commits to valuing diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment that is sensitive to other opinions, culture, and perspectives. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">COMPLEXITY:</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Management roles require balancing organizational needs with team capacity. Needs to show good analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Supervisory roles include coaching and feedback based on the individual’s needs and style. A high degree of independent judgment is required.  The nature of the job will vary. Must be able to supervise and coordinate staff and volunteers and remain focused on the agency goals and objectives.  A strong attention to detail and the ability to respond to unexpected questions, comments or requests from other divisions or the public is required. Must be able to maintain concentration on a task or series of tasks while dealing with frequent interruptions. Must be able to train new staff and adjust plans as appropriate based on the individual. Must be able to work well without direct supervision.  The ability to motivate, negotiate and mediate is important when handling a variety of personalities and emotions. A manager who is open to learning new management methods and skills as well curiosity about changes and progress in the industry is desired. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION OR TRAINING:</span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Must have at least 2 years working in an animal welfare setting</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Must have 1 year supervisory or managerial experience</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Must have excellent oral communication skills   </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Must be able to write clearly and listen effectively </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; 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Schedule may vary depending on coverage by other department staff, holidays, or emergencies. Requires regular on-call after hours availability for Foster Emergency Line calls. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">LOCATION:</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The position works in an onsite capacity, in the Bellevue, WA office.  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">SEATTLE HUMANE CORE VALUES:</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Candidate should be committed to Seattle Humane’s Core Values: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Collaboration</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Compassion</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Accessibility</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Respect</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Adaptability</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">WHO WE ARE:</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Seattle Humane is more than a shelter; we’re a community resource center. We're meeting the increasing need for pet owner support services so that families don't have to choose between an overdue bill and a beloved family member. We're training the next generation of veterinarians in our state-of-the-art medical center. We're building a community of animal advocates through our volunteer and youth education programs. The impact of Seattle Humane is life-changing, for the animals in our care and the people who love them. Our top priority is to connect animals in need of rescue with the people who will love them. Through our outreach, advocacy and services, we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Equal Opportunity Statement</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">As an equal opportunity employer, Seattle Humane is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. </span></p>",
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