Animal Caretaker-1

FORA

Fora is a nonprofit organization advancing inclusion for individuals with disabilities by building pathways to meaningful work in integrated settings, transforming lives while supporting independence and growth.

Learn more: teamfora.org

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is part of the AbilityOne Program, one of the largest sources of employment in the United States for people who are blind or have significant disabilities.

Learn more: www.abilityone.gov

About Fora

Work changes everything. We make it happen.

Since 1996, we’ve connected individuals with disabilities to meaningful employment by partnering with organizations that expect both performance and purpose. We are a multi-region workforce model supporting operations across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Our teams are integrated into daily operations, maintaining facilities, supporting office functions, managing mailrooms, and more.

We operate across a wide range of services, including facilities support, administrative operations, warehouses, call center services, and other essential functions.

At Fora, employment is more than a job. It’s a foundation for independence, confidence, and dignity, expanding what’s possible in the workplace and beyond, and shaping how we work every day.

Position Summary

The Animal Caretaker maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment in the kennel, and other assigned areas.

This role directly supports Fora’s mission of creating and advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Essential Responsibilities

(Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Provide care to security dogs and their kennels.
• Responsible for care of animals, kennels and surrounding areas.
• Disinfect kennel runs with a veterinary approved disinfectant including vacant kennel runs.
• Scrub kennel run floor, caulking, sidewalls, and bed with disinfectant solution. Clean and disinfect the interior and exterior of all chain link fencing. This includes the top and bottom rails, interior and exterior of kennel run.
• Maintain record of completion of kennel run cleaning/sanitizing on kennel cleaning record.
• Scrub/disinfect kennel walkway and office floors bi-monthly.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to our mission of creating and advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Comfort working around dogs and adherence to all animal safety and welfare protocols.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed cleaning, sanitation, and safety procedures with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including: standing and walking for extended periods and bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Lifting, pushing, or pulling supplies and equipment as required for kennel maintenance.
• Ability to work in environments with animals, including exposure to noise, odors, and cleaning/disinfecting agents.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to accurately complete required cleaning and sanitation records.
• Reliability and punctuality, including the ability to work assigned shifts and required weekend schedules.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearance and attend customer required trainings.
• Adhere to all policies and professional standards set forth by The Corporate Source, including but not limited to ensuring that our workplace is free of all forms of harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently; work independently or as part of a team; adapt to changing environments and/or locations within the contract, schedules, and seasonal duties.

Work Environment

Office building, interaction with building customers and the public.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process and throughout employment.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access employment benefits, please contact Vocational Services or Human Resources Departments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fora is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Fora provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Saturday and Sunday 1:00PM - 5:00PM