Facility Dog Handler - Full Time - 1st Shift

Facility:

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department:

Child Life Services

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

40

Job Details:

Under the direct supervision of the Child Life Director, the secondary facility dog handler will support the primary handler in utilizing the facility dog as a tool to provide goal oriented therapeutic interventions for patients undergoing treatment at Dayton Children’s. The handler will provide therapeutic interventions that will address the emotional, behavioral, receptive/expressive, cognitive, and physical needs of patients. On behalf of Dayton Children’s, the secondary handler will provide backup coverage and support to the primary handler in the 24/7 control and care of the facility dog with an appropriate home environment, feeding/weight management, veterinary care, grooming/cleanliness, and ongoing teaching/training. The secondary facility dog handler will actively collaborate with members of the patient’s interdisciplinary care team and will maintain appropriate documentation of services.

Department Specific Job Details:

Education

High School diploma required

Associates Degree in a child development related field preferred

certified child life specialist, licensed with CSWMFT (Ohio), or certified recreation therapist, or occupational therapy assistant, or early childhood educator preferred

Certifications

CPR required

Certified child life specialist preferred

CSWMFT preferred

Certified recreation therapist preferred

Occupational therapy assistant preferred

Early Childhood Educator preferred

Experience

3+ years working in a clinical pediatric healthcare role.

Skills/Competencies/Responsibilities

Will need to complete proper onsite training with service dog agency