Santa Rosa - Sonoma County Library - Literacy Specialist

https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library/job-18230881

Close Date
5/7/2018 at 5pm

Salary
$21.95-$27.42 Hourly

Job Type
Part-Time

Description
Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

This regular, part-time position provides support for the Adult Literacy Services programs, and performs related duties as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES include, but are not limited to:
    Keeps accurate and consistent records
    Maintains student and tutor records, files and databases
    Conducts intake interviews with new students to assist in determining program eligibility and level
    Develops and implements outreach program for recruitment of students in all parts of the county, on an as needed basis
    Tracks completion of goals by students, acknowledges, and provides recognition for student achievements
    Performs receptionist duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: An Associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with coursework in Education, Public Administration or related fields.

Experience: A combination of education and experience that creates an understanding of adult illiteracy. Generally, this would be achieved by one (1) year of administrative or programmatic experience, one (1) year of library or literacy experience, or three (3) years of clerical and office support work. Experience working with adults in an educational setting.

Knowledge of:
    Principles, practices, and techniques of effectively dealing with adult learners
    Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility
    Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and Library staff

Ability to:
    Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed
    Use computer and other technology, including software, hardware, and the Internet sufficient to be able to assist customers, conduct research, record data, prepare reports, and use email and other communications technologies
    Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply. Applications must be submitted by the final filing date.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application, written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

Knowledge of:
    Principles, practices, and techniques of effectively dealing with adult learners
    Basic principles and practices of effectively dealing with the public and public relations.
    Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility
    Basic record keeping principles and procedures
    Basic principles and practices of data collection and report preparation
    Basic arithmetic principles
    Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment
    English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation
    Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and Library staff.
    Basic computer applications related to work

Ability to:
    Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed
    Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties
    Understand and follow oral and written instructions
    Use computer and other technology, including software, hardware, and the Internet sufficient to be able to assist customers, conduct research, record data, prepare reports, and use email and other communications technologies.
    Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
    Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines
    Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
    Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines
    Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and library setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This classification primarily works indoors and requires movement between work areas. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve materials and data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to retrieve and shelve materials. Employees may be required to either sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items, storage containers, and shelving units weighing an average of 20 pounds, and up to 50 pounds of weight, in order to move materials from one place to another, with the aid of lifting/moving equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees primarily work in an office/library environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Employees in assignments providing direct assistance to the public can expect to have rare, occasional, or frequent interaction with abrasive, disruptive, and/or disorderly members of the community.

Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply. Applications must be submitted by the final filing date.
Recruitment Contact
Contact phone:
(707)545-0831
Contact phone extension:
x1591
Contact email:
llopez@sonomalibrary.org