1.Recommend two knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics (KSAOs) to add to the dog trainer job description that align with the shelter's goals.

2.Explain how the shelter taking steps to commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can be included in the shelter's employee value proposition and talent acquisition plan.

3.Compare the current salaries and wages (see "Staff Compensation" supporting document) with external compensation data for the dog trainer position by completing the following:

a.Identify the range and median wage for the position in the United States using the most up-to-date information provided on O*NET, within the past month (see the "O*NET" web link). Include the date when this information was accessed.

b.Recommend two actions that the shelter could take related to total rewards to make the dog trainer position more attractive to candidates.

c.Provide a rationale for each action from A3b.

SUPPORTING DOC

https://www.onetonline.org/

Employee Orientation Checklist

Applicable Tasks: 1 and 3

EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION CHECKLIST

Employee's Name____________________________________________________

Place a check in each circle to indicate that the subject has been covered.

the orientation and training schedule

1. orientation

2. on-the-job training

3. incident investigation and injury reporting

personal protective equipment required

line of communication and job responsibility

general overview of operations, procedures, methods

pertinent safety rules

first-aid supplies

how, when, and to whom to report all injuries

animal care, providing optimal care and respect for all animals

reporting mistreatment of animals

disciplinary procedures for violation of safety rules, mistreatment of animals, or failure to report mistreatment of animals

Employee's signature _______________________________Date __________________

Supervisor's signature ______________________________Date __________________

Dog Trainer Job Profile

Applicable Task: 3

Note: This information was provided in grant materials.

Task and Duties:

• Provide one-on-one instruction to dogs in the shelter, at owners' residences, and in public areas; advise owners of progress
• Transport owner to public areas for training, as needed
• Feed or provide general care for the animal during training sessions, as required
• Teach small group classes on dog behavior and techniques to manage animals, including the use of positive and ethical correction methods
• Ensure use of effective communication and problem-solving with animals and owners
• Maintain accurate records of all interactions with the animals

Required Experience, Skills:

• Minimum of one (1) year working experience as a dog trainer
• Detail oriented
• Friendly, calm, mature, and patient demeanor
• Valid driver's license, working vehicle, and insurance
• Able to occasionally lift 50 pounds

Preferred: Certificate in dog training from a reputable institution, certified animal behaviorist, CPR knowledge, and current first-aid training

Staff Compensation

Applicable Tasks: 1 and 3

Wages/salary

Executive director: $100,000

Shelter manager: $55,000 for 36-hour workweek

Veterinarians: $30.00/hour (reduced contract from $45.00 by employee choice)

Veterinary technician: $13.00/hour

Dog walkers: $12.00/hour

Janitor: $12.00/hour

*Dog trainer wage per grant: $12.50/hour to $16.50/hour

Benefits for full-time employees

2 weeks of paid vacation

1 week of paid sick time

Flexible schedules

50% off animal adoption feesand boarding

Unemployment insurance coverage

Workers' compensation coverage

Compiled Results of Focus Groups

Applicable Tasks: 1, 2, and 3

Streamline operations

• Hire someone to answer the phones.
• Have more than two computers available in-house.
• Provide clearer communication to the community:how and when to drop off animals, hours, what we do and do not do, etc.
• Hire more staff so we do not have to work so much overtime and retain those employees. It is a lot of work to keep training new employees.
• Question: "Could we use a pager system that lets people in the lobby know we are almost ready for them when we are busy or if we are doing curbside service?

Facilities

• Expand to another location or make this one bigger.
• Provide staff and volunteer lockers to keep personal items safe.
• Provide a special room and brochures with available community services for owners grieving the loss of pets.
• Create outdoor interaction areas (e.g., large grassy areas where potential owners can let dogs run).

Funding

• Increase the board size and get additional people with influence.
• Make the website better.
• Try a variety of ways to get fundraising going. We do such great work!
• Provide leashes, cardboard cat carriers, and catnip bags with our names on them.
• Question: "What community events can we be a part of or create?For example, could we do an annual holiday sale in the parking lot where people donate things they do not want and the shelter gets the proceeds?"
• Question: "How can we make sure not to lose our jobs in the future?"

Ideas for improved services and programs

• Create a scholarship fund for low-income pet owners beyond low-cost spay and neuter services (e.g., short-term food and kitty litter assistance). Maybe they could work it off with volunteer hours.
• Rescue animals in need (when the owner must abandon the animal due to health or death).
• Provide a mobile adoption van for areas where transportation is a problem.
• Create a community board at the shelter where people can share and post services (e.g., dog walkers, someone willing to dog- or cat-sitting, low-cost options for food or care)
• Arrange for summer movie nights with your dogs (in our green space), sell tickets, have popcorn and treats, etc.
• Provide lost-and-found pet services. (Drop them here, and we will try to find the owner.)
• Accept more types of animals:bunnies, ferrets, etc.