Library - FT Youth Services Specialist (Northside Library)
Library - FT Youth Services Specialist (Northside Library)
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USD 17 - 17
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Job Description
General Summary
TheYouth Services Specialist performs responsible work planning organizing publicizing and conducting Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) programs for children young adults and/or families. Provides readers advisory and reference services for patrons of all ages and of a diverse population. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Branch Manager or Supervising Childrens Librarian depending on assignment.
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The preferred starting salary for this position is $17.27 hour ($35921.60 Annually).Starting offer is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. This is a full-time non-exempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employer-paid life insurance Citys retirement options gym membership reimbursement and continuing education/training opportunities.- For a general summary of benefits offered by the Cityplease click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system which offers both a defined benefit and a defined contribution option. While the City does not participate in VRSthe City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at .
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The JMRL retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Duties may vary based on assigned branch:- Plans organizes publicizes and conducts library programs for children young adults and/or families. Works within allowable budget maintains calendar of programs and utilizes outside presenters when applicable.
- Provides outreach in schools and other community organizations and organizes tours and group visits to the library.
- Conducts and evaluates programs using a variety of techniques resources and activities and recording statistics.
- Designs creative and helpful displays including books bookmarks information and seasonal materials bulletin boards and room wide decorations.
- Pulls and processes books and other materials that have been placed on hold by patrons in other branches.
- Provides readers advisory and reference services and other assistance to patrons.
- Performs functions related to circulation of materials including checking materials in and out creating new accounts and resolving patron account issues.
- May assist patrons at multiple service desks as assigned.
- Organizes and maintains library materials; shelves materials by call number including straightening and sorting.
- Maintains collection including suggesting new materials identifying gaps in collection and participating in weeding.
- Conducts reference interviews in order to interpret questions and identify appropriate response; answers readers advisory questions including preparing teacher loans and patron subject requests.
- Opens operates and closes library building/department.
- Promotes library services and materials.
- May assist with the training of and assignment of tasks to library volunteers.
- May assume responsibility for department or building in absence of department or branch manager.
- Flexible schedule including days evenings and weekends.
- Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment tools and other resources including work time.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.
Education Experience and Skills
Education and Experience:Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
- Bachelors degree and previous experience working with children young adults and families.
OR- Associates degree and 3 years of experience working with children young adults and families.
OR- High School diploma or GED and 5 years of experience working with children young adults and families.
OR- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
- Demonstrated artistic ability to create visually appealing and accurate promotional and programming materials.
- Experience working with children.
- Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Job Knowledge:- General knowledge of childrens and young adult literature.
- Knowledge of childrens and young adult resources needs and interests.
- Familiarity with productivity software and the Internet.
- Knowledge of circulation computer hardware and other technology associated with circulation of library materials.
- Knowledge of library policies and procedures associated with the circulation of library materials.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement library policies and procedures associated with public services such as the use of technology meeting rooms displays food and phone use etc.
- Intermediate: Ability to read and understand written materials such as newspapers technical journals multi-step instruction manuals and reference materials.
- Intermediate: Ability to organize data and write clear and concise reports business letters explanations and summaries with proper format punctuation spelling and grammar using all parts of speech. Ability to produce publicity for library programs and to prepare attractive and accurate booklists displays flyers and signs.
- Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition subtraction multiplication division).
- Intermediate: Provide and receive complex information. May include interactions that involve stressful negative situations requiring significant tact and the ability to diffuse aggressive behavior and reach consensus. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and understanding. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with JMRL staff leaders and the public. Ability to develop and conduct programs and outreach to audiences of all ages.
- Requires General Direction: Normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.
- Skilled: Comprehensive practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office applications and/or departmental software.
- May receive and disburse funds and prepares money for deposit.
- No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.
- Frequent change of tasks.
- Strong public service orientation.
- Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Working closely with others as part of a team.
- May require dealing with angry frustrated and/or upset individuals.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical Demands:
- Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
- Work requires pushing/pulling standing for extended periods stooping bending and carrying.
- Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Typically requires use ofstandard office equipment and telephone and related software and hardware; uses book trucks carts and bins and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.
- Work is performed in office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time monitor glare and dust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at or .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and pre-employment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
