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Adoption Counselor

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ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC
6 days ago
United StatesFull TimeCounselorinNot on LinkedIn
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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC as a Adoption Counselor in United States. Adoption Counselor Schedule The working schedule for this position is Friday - Tuesday with Wednesday and Thursday off. (Friday, 11am-7:30pm, Saturday, 9:30am-6pm, Sunday, 10am-6:30pm, and Monday and Tuesday, 11:30am-8pm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Escort clients to view available animals for adoption to find out what they are looking for in a pet and explain kennel cards.
  • Review adoption applications, interview prospective adopters and make decisions on the outcome of adoptions.
  • Perform reference checks as needed.
  • Check and provide answers via email on a shared adoption account.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • At least one year of customer service experience is required.
  • Strong computer literacy required.
  • The ability to handle different breeds and sizes of dogs.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Friday - Tuesday, varied hours schedule.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC in United States.

Key Skills

Customer ServiceAnimal HusbandryAnimal HandlingComputer LiteracyCommunicationInterviewingData EntryLow-stress HandlingSocializationTime ManagementTeamworkConflict Resolution
Social ServicesCustomer Service & SupportAdministrativevia Adp

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Adoption Counselor position at ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Customer Service, Animal Husbandry, Animal Handling, Computer Literacy, Communication, Interviewing, Data Entry, Low-stress Handling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Adoption Counselor guides potential adopters through the matching process and provides resources to ensure successful pet placements. They are also responsible for animal socialization, processing adoption paperwork, and maintaining adoption areas.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Vacation Time, Birthdays Off, Personal Days, Sick Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC

Non-profit Organizations
New York, NY
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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Vacation Time
Birthdays Off
Personal Days
Sick Pay
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

6d ago

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