Family Literacy Facilitator - Ogden, United States - Weber State University

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WSU's Commitment to Diversity Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual Position Information Position Title Family Literacy Facilitator (Spanish Speaking) Requisition Number H01619P Position Category Campus Location Off Campus Hours per week Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $20 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function The Family Literacy Facilitator will work directly with parents and children in promoting intergenerational literacy activities and parenting skills.

Must work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and situations. The majority of participants are low-income.


JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Conduct home visits
2. Teach assigned parents and engage parent and child in literacy and learning activities.
3. Implement assigned literacy and parenting lessons during home visits.
4. Communicate with supervisors.
5. Conduct pre- and post- family literacy assessments.
6. Maintain and keep current required documentation.
7. Ensure flexibility in schedule in work hours in order to accommodate the family's schedule for visits.
8. Participate as an effective member of the Family Literacy Project team.
9. Submit reports in a timely manner.
10. Attend scheduled meetings and training.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Must be a Spanish speaker. Must have excellent interpersonal relationship skills. Must be able to work effectively with diverse populations. Preference given to those with experience in working with parents and children.


MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Degree; experience serving families Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Family Studies or similar field. Experience in parenting education, home visitation, and promoting literacy activities, healthy family interactions, and parenting skills.