RS Librarian II - F/T Youth Services

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The Boca Raton Library provides outstanding library services, resources, and programs that meet the educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs of the City of Boca Raton. Public Services includes operations across four service centers – the Spanish River Library, the Downtown Library, Mobile Library Services, and the Digital Library.

Under the direction of the Librarian III – Program Services, the Librarian II assigned to Youth Services functions as a supervisor for professional personnel, paraprofessional personnel, and volunteers. The Librarian II – Youth Services is primarily responsible for the section’s administration and operations, including youth and afterschool programs, material displays and recommendations, learning tools, activities, learning spaces, and more.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the Library’s Youth Services section, including youth and afterschool programs, teen volunteer programs, youth material displays and reading recommendations; learning tools and activities for youth, youth learning spaces, teen rooms, and workspaces, school outreach and youth group visits; and literacy training for children and caregivers.
• Maintains excellent communication and builds relationships with the Public by responding to customer feedback, suggestions, and complaints.
• Maintains excellent relations with the Youth Services team members, the library leadership team, Recreation Services, and other City Departments, and Library stakeholders through regular communication, meetings, and reporting.
• Oversees the hiring, orientation, training, supervision, scheduling, professional development, and regular evaluation of all Youth Services professional and paraprofessional personnel; oversees the selection, orientation, training, supervision, and scheduling of Youth Services volunteer or intern personnel.
• Supervises and participates in the development, preparation, and presentation of library programs, classes, events, and projects relevant to Youth Services, with a focus on literacy and access, childhood development, and self-learning opportunities for youth.
• Develops classes and trains the Public and library team members in early childhood and youth literacy skills, stages in childhood development, interactive program presentation skills, and communication skills relevant to youth and teens.
• Researches, evaluates, and compiles bibliographies, online content, and other subject material, as assigned.
• Works with Library collection and programming teams to promote Library materials, classes, programs, or events.
• Serves as needed as a member of the library leadership team to determine and implement library policy, procedures, and programs.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports Youth Services statistics.
• Assists in preparing, analyzing, and administering budgets in assigned areas.
• Communicates and enforces the Library Rules of Conduct, library policies, and procedures; and maintains order at the library facilities.

Knowledge of:

• Professional library principles, practices, methods, and techniques
• The relevant literature, methods, trends, and developments in the field of library services, childhood and teen development, youth literature, and youth education.

Skilled in:

• The use of computers and software applications to a high degree of proficiency
• Communication; expressing ideas effectively, in conversation, in writing, and during presentations. Demonstrating an excellent command of grammar and ability to write, edit, and proofread for accuracy.
• Administration and organization
• Research and a high degree of knowledge of information sources

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of professional, paraprofessional, and/or clerical staff and volunteers.
• On occasion, work a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and evenings as needed.
• Research and analyze administrative library problems, and to make recommendations for their resolution.
• Interpret library mission and objectives to community groups and the public.
• Maintain administrative and fiscal records, prepare reports, and collect and report statistics.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Work independently or as a part of a team, and to organize and lead projects.
• Plan, organize, and direct the work of professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, library patrons, approved community partners, and others.
• Assist in the establishment of library policies and to provide accurate interpretation to community groups, public officials, professional groups, and the general public, as needed.
• Represent the library at professional meetings and to participate in the development or improvement of professional library methods and standards, when assigned.
• Work independently, prioritize duties and tasks, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Tolerate occasional to moderate exposure to dust.
• Act as Building Administrator in Charge, Librarian III, or Library Manager, as requested.

• Master's Degree in library and/or information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association required;
• Three (3) years’ experience working in a public or school library with children or teens;
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class ‘E’ driver’s license

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Professional References Check
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check

The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps and the like.
• Occasionally move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environment including tight and confined spaces.
• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Constantly moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish task.
• Constantly moving from one worksite to another.
• Constantly adjusting or moving objects up to 25 pounds in all directions.
• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information via multiple mediums including remote connections, phone communication, or in person interactions.
• Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Constantly operating a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally able to observe details accurately and identify variances.
• Occasionally lift/carry objects 25 pounds or less and engage in assisted safe lifting of larger items.
• Occasionally push/pull objects via small diameter wheeled cart requiring push/pull force of 25 pounds or less.
• Constantly working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
• Constantly working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like.
• Occasionally exposed to dust.

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, employees in this classification will be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.