Hartford Public Library seeks
creative and flexible individual for Adult
Learner Services.
Responsibilities: providing
classroom and online
educational support; community outreach;
data collection and tabulation; and U.S. Passport
Services. Minimum requirements: Bachelors
Degree or equivalent experience required.
Bilingual: English/Spanish. In accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland
Security directives this position requires possession
of U.S. citizenship. Part
time position; up to twenty hours per
week starting at
$18.45 hourly. Evening and Saturday hours required. Full
requirements, job description and application are available online at http://hplct.org/about/job-openings or Administrative
Office, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT
06103. Applications accepted
until filled. Hartford Public
Library Adult Learning Assistant G IV Bargaining Unit Reporting
to the Adult Learning Services
Manager, the Adult Learning Assistant is responsible for the support of Hartford Public Library’s mission & core values.
This includes: providing classroom
and online educational support;
community outreach; data collection and tabulation; and U.S. Passport Services. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES PUBLIC SERVICE
Register and test adult literacy/ESOL
students; document progress. Instruct students, tutors, and others in
use of e-Learning tools. Provide
educational support material for students;
recommend library
related programs; make
referrals to outside agencies. Support teachers
with instruction and classroom
preparation. Serve as liaison to targeted populations and their families at community centers,
social service agencies,
schools and churches; provide information
about adult learning opportunities and full range
of library services. Develops and presents
library sponsored
programs for all age groups
including working with
educators for class visits
and library instruction. Assist customers with navigating the Internet efficiently and effectively. Provide immigration counseling upon completion of training and certification
(training will be provided). Serve as a Passport Agent (training will be provided). Provide translation and
interpreter services for Spanish
speaking customers. Handle program
and event preparations
and logistics. COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT:
Process books
and other materials.
ADMINISTRATIVE Prepares daily,
monthly, and annual reports
as required. Participates in the
overall administration of Hartford
Public Library through committee
or
taskforce assignments. Maintains an inventory of supplies
and prepares a supply
request at regular
intervals. Perform other duties as required.
PROFESSIONAL: Reads professional journals regularly.
Maintains membership in professional organizations and actively participates
as
work and personal time
allow.Serves on professional and community committees/boards
where appropriate. POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors
Degree in a related discipline
or equivalent experience.Previous
Library experience highly
desirable. In accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security directives
this position requires possession
of U.S. citizenship. NECESSARY
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Strong commitment to working within
a team management structure.
Strong commitment to public service.
Strong communication skills. Strong computer skills
with expertise in word-processing,
spreadsheet and database
programs. Spanish language
fluency. Valid Connecticut driver’s
license
or ability
to obtain upon employment.
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE:Multi-task oriented. Flexible in work habits. Excellent organizational skills.
Energetic, motivated, and creative
professional with strong
service orientation. Ability to work well as a team leader and team member
as well as ability
to work independently.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with all ages
of people in a public service
context and with
professional colleagues. Ability
to attend meetings and conferences as required
by the Library
or as dictated by professional commitment. Ability
to read and comprehend
documents, technical journals,
library policies
and
procedures. Ability
to design, develop,
and proofread written and
visual materials. Ability
to work nights and weekends. Language Skills: Ability to express ideas
clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing. Ability to effectively present information to other
employees of the organization and the
public Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract,
multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability: Ability
to apply common
sense understanding to carry out written
and oral instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to work a varied schedule,
including occasional evenings
and weekends, to attend meetings
and events. May need to lift boxes, crates or
pieces of equipment weighing up to 50
pound. Hartford Public Library requires
a Criminal Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Testing on applicants
who are selected as a finalist for the position. Applicants
will be provided a copy of
any positive drug test results. A
criminal record does not necessarily eliminate you from
employment with Hartford Public Library. Each conviction
will be reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances,
seriousness and the position for which you apply.
