Canine Leadership Program Assistant - Part Time - Juvenile Probation - Fort Bend County

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JOB SUMMARY:  

Clean and maintain kennel and surrounding grounds. Assist with daily care of dogs.  Assist in transporting dogs. Conducts training with youth, participates in planning of programs and with policies or objectives for own work group and department.

• The assistant will be responsible for ensuring the canines are given exercise, cleaning and disinfection of the kennels, removing trash when needed, ensuring that canines have food and water, filling holes in the yard, and overall care of the dogs.
• Assists youth with the training of basic commands and provides lessons about the the proper care and treatment of animals. 
• The assistant will also help with the transport of canines when needed to vet clinics or to/from the shelter, assist the program coordinator in transporting and caring for dogs at various public events, and working with youth and canines in the detention facility on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Participate in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. 

• The assistant is required to be 21 years or older. 
• The ideal program assistant will possess a High School Diploma/GED, have some experience working with animals and youth.
• The assistant should possess good organizational skills with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, juveniles and other employees.
• Literate computer and social media skills.
• The program assistant would also need to be eligible for certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer, CPR, First Aid, Handle With Care Certification. 
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with current automobile insurance. 
• Basic Animal Control Certification may be required after employment, at the department's expense.

SALARY: Part-Time - $20.00 per hour, up to 29 hours per week

WORK SCHEDULE: Tuesdays and Wednesdays – 7:00 a.m. to 12:00pm (flexible schedule possible), and Thursdays and Fridays – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

An applicant may not have any of the following disqualifying criminal history:

1) A felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole

2) A jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole

3) Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

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