Overview
Organization Summary: Can Do Canines is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs. The dogs are provided to the client at no charge. The organization is supported primarily by donations from individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations.
Job Summary: Performs actions to provide dog training and coordinate prison program activities to carry out the mission of the organization.
Salary: Exempt, $43,000 to $45,000
Generous Benefits: Eligible for Health and Dental Insurance, 403(b), Paid Time Off (PTO)
Hours: Full time, including occasional weekend and evening hours
Relationships
Reports to: Puppy Program Manager
Positions Supervised: None
Frequent Interactions With: Volunteer Coordinator, Puppy Program staff, Wisconsin Prison Program Coordinator, Breeding Coordinator
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate all Minnesota prison programs for assistance dog training.*
- Design and write lesson plans for inmate handlers on dog training.*
- Create and update documents relevant to prison programs.*
- Communicate expectations about prison programs to Can Do Canines staff and prison staff.*
- Coordinate with prison program staff to ensure consistency across individual prisons.*
- Instruct dog training at assigned prisons.*
- Update database with learning progression, puppy medical information, and updates of assigned prisons.*
- Communicate with prison staff regarding inmate handlers.*
- Travel a minimum of 3 days per week by driving company vehicle to assigned Minnesota prisons.*
- Be cognizant of and follow all prison rules in which inmate handlers are located.*
- Complete puppy evaluations with inmate handlers.
- Ensure staff or volunteer availability for transporting dogs to and from prisons.
- Conduct supply inventory tracking for each prison.
- Order supplies as needed for prison programs with approval from Director of Training.
- Conduct short-term volunteer foster home interviews for assigned prisons.
- Vaccinate dogs as needed.
- Contribute to the creation, review, and updates to training manuals.
- Other duties as assigned.
*Denotes essential functions of this position
Experience and Qualification Requirements
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 3+ years experience training dogs and teaching dog handling skills to others using positive reinforcement methods.
- A valid driver’s license and insurance are required.
Background check
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check conducted by the prison(s) to work in the prison environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- Associates Degree or higher, in related field.
Experience
- 2+ years knowledge of and experience in program coordination, creation of innovative classroom assignments.
- Experience in working with assistance dog organizations, and knowledge of Assistance Dog International (ADI) regulations, are preferred.
How to Apply
Please email your COVER LETTER and RESUME (both required) to hr@candocanines.org. In the subject line list: Your last name, your first name; Prison Program Coordinator-MN
Please no phone calls, video resumes or in-person visits.
Tell us why you should be the person we hire!
Expected Working Conditions
- Exposure to dog and cat dander: Daily
- Exposure to dog and cat feces: Regularly
- Work directly with dogs: Regularly
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals: Rarely
- Use cleaning tools: mops, brooms, vacuum cleaner, etc.: Never
- Work outdoors: Occasionally
- Work in public environment, sometimes in retail: Occasionally
- Work in prison environment: Regularly
- Work in office environment: Daily
- Perform work using a computer: Daily
- Heavy lifting, up to 30 pounds: Occasionally
- Heavy lifting, 30 pounds or more: Occasionally
- Perform work using a telephone: Regularly
- Stoop, crawl, kneel, rise from a prone or kneeling position: Frequently
- Sit for long periods of time: Frequently
- Stand for long periods of time: Frequently
- Work in small or cramped spaces: Rarely
- Work with clients: Rarely
- Work with parties external to the organization: Daily
- Work with volunteers: Frequently
- Drive organizational vehicles: Frequently
- Handle checks, cash, credit card transactions: Never
- Public Speaking: Frequently
Working Conditions Guidelines:
Daily = Daily
Frequently = Weekly
Regularly = Monthly
Occasionally = Quarterly to Bi-Annually
Rarely = Annually
Never = Never
Can Do Canines is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, disability, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Can Do Canines is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@candocanines.org.