Youth Services Associate - Janesville, United States - City of Janesville

Description

• CITY DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

The citizens of Janesville choose this community, not only to live but to pursue life's opportunities.

Therefore, the City of Janesville acknowledges the significance of creating an atmosphere where diversity is not just tolerated but embraced and honored.

For this reason, we will actively seek and retain the most skilled employees in an environment that encourages reaching one's full potential.

Hence, we welcome individuals of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences to explore job opportunities with the City of Janesville and support the residents of Wisconsin's Park Place.

The individual in this role works regular shifts at the Children's Desk, oversees the area, and offers support with circulation, readers' advisory, reference, and other customer services for both children and adults, whether individually or in groups.

This role involves delivering early literacy storytimes, organizing children's and family programs, and engaging with the community, both within the library and externally.

Additionally, this position may involve tasks such as collection development, scheduling, generating monthly reports and statistics, and coordinating in-room activities.

• To succeed in this role, an individual must be able to effectively carry out each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for individuals with disabilities.
• Utilize various resources to provide assistance with computers, readers' advisory, and reference queries to children, parents/caregivers, teachers, and other library users in person and over the phone.
• Supervise the Children's Room to ensure general safety, appropriate conduct, and to build long-term relationships to cultivate lifelong library patrons.
• Have a good understanding of library policies and communicate them clearly to patrons.
• Help plan and execute early literacy storytimes and other programs for families and children aged zero to eleven, along with their teachers and caregivers.
• Participate in the summer library program implementation.
• Promote early literacy, departmental resources, services, and programs through creating displays, leading tours and visits both on and off-site, participating in community engagement initiatives, and contributing to social media upkeep as assigned.
• May be tasked with managing a specific collection.
• May be responsible for coordinating monthly statistics & reports, departmental schedules, displays, in-room activities & toys, or other ongoing duties.
• Represent the Youth Services Department on committees within Hedberg Public Library and the community at the request of the Head of Youth Services.
• Foster collaborative partnerships with community organizations, businesses, educational bodies, and agencies in the City of Janesville.
• Maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, the public, and volunteers.
• Undertake other special projects and tasks as assigned or necessary during and after regular business hours, including providing support as part of any City response to essential or emergency operations.

• The following requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to effectively fulfill the essential duties of the position.

• Some college education required. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of library experience, or several years of experience in a related field working with children or any equivalent combination of college and work experience that equips the individual with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the role is a must.

• Library classification system.
• Proficiency in computers and data processing equipment (e.g., Microsoft Office software) is essential.
• Familiarity with electronic resources, including the internet and educational or library-related websites.

• Effective public speaking and interpersonal communication.
• Managing detailed work effectively.
• Implementing best practices in customer service.

• Connect with children (zero to eleven), their parents, caregivers, teachers, and the general public.
• Review and be knowledgeable about both new and classic content.