Behavioral Specialist
Apprenticeship Program
Purpose
The Finding You Behavior Specialist, Apprenticeship Program is dedicated to helping qualified individuals become Lead-Behavior Specialists in the Finding You Method™ and its application to various programs. Finding You Sanctuary has ambitious plans to scale operations to include many programs and 80+ rescue dog and client pairings per year. A Lead Behavioral Specialist will play a key role in our ability to help create meaningful and lasting pairings and will be qualified to orchestrate pairing operations for an entire facility.
Overview
The Apprenticeship Program is comprised of 3 achievement levels and will offer individual designations attributed to proficiency in and ability to apply the method within various programs.
Level 1 Behavior Specialist-Aide
Level 2 Behavior Specialist-Guide
Level 3 Lead Behavior Specialist
Qualifications
The qualifications for admission into the Apprenticeship Program includes the following personal behavioral attributes discovered through an interview and hands-on session(s) with Lynne Karli.
A calm, introspective nature that embodies true empathy and a strong sense of universal respect toward all living things.
A tendency to maintain objectivity and neutrality toward others that aides in overcoming preconceptions and critical judgement which often leads to greater listening skills.
Equally important is an understanding of a dog’s natural behavior within a pack along with the requisite passion and perseverance that allows a dog to live in its natural state of being.
Apply