Program Director - Santa Rosa, Ca

As a Canine Companions employee, you’ll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.  You’ll give independence and give a dog a job!

Canine Companions dedication to our mission is only equaled to our dedication to our employees.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefit program including employer-paid medical, dental and vision for staff
• 13 paid holidays, including an Inclusion Holiday
• 18 paid days off (Paid time off, PTO), including hours to serve your community
• Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee assistance plan/wellness programs
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress.

 “The organization really lives out the core values in daily actions and decision making.  I enjoy coming to work as I know that my day will be filled with integrity as the organization does what is right, guided by honesty, accountability and sincerity.”

-Canine Early Care Team Member

As a Program Director, you will be an integral member of our team as you oversee and coordinate various canine groups and team members.  Our Program Directors are responsible for managing the regional program operations at Canine Companions regional campus.

A typical day as a Program Director may include:

• Advancing Canine Companions mission, vision, and core values in the region
• Directing program to meet or exceed qualitative and quantitative regional goals as it related to canines and clients
• Recruiting, managing and retaining a high-performing team
• Creating an environment of integrity, excellence and innovation where staff is committed to achieve organizational and team goals
• Monitoring regional program expenses
• Overseeing various program departments, including: client services, puppy, training, Team Training, and kennels
• Preventing, analyzing, and/ or resolving problems that occur within the regional program department
• Providing training and support to regional team

EXPECTATIONS:

To be successful in this position:

• Must Haves:
  • Full Canine Companions Instructor or equivalent (Minimum thirty months training assistance dogs and teaching students to work with assistance dogs and required to pass Canine Companions written and working instructor examinations within six months of hire) or minimum 5 years of experience in a Canine Companions program management position.
  • High school graduate, GED or equivalent
  • Current driver’s license and insurability at normal risk rates.
•  Nice to Haves:
  • Post-secondary degree preferred, preferably in animal science, psychology, or disability studies.

Pay: $90,000 - $95,000 per year

The base salary range above represents the low and high of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of total compensation package for employees.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.