Youth Specialist Jobs

SUMMARY
Plans and coordinates youth services and programs within established guidelines
***Resume and cover letter required***

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Plans and implements a variety of programs and services for children and young adults
Presents weekly literature-based storytime for appropriate audience
Maintains and monitors children’s and young adult collections; selects materials, weeds collection and creates displays
Plans and implements system-wide programs, such as summer reading program, BrazCon and others
Provides youth reference and reader’s advisory service
Develops a highly-visible outreach program for youth services in the community, including schools and other organizations
Creates and implements a marketing and social media presence for youth programs and services
Works with the branch lead to develop budget requests
Organizes and coordinates teen volunteer programs
Attends bi-monthly youth meetings and acts as liaison between the branch and the youth coordinators
Maintains awareness of current trends in youth literature and services
Identifies educational needs in the community, and plans and provides services accordingly
Interprets and implements library policies and procedures for library users and staff
Attends and participates in professional activities, conferences and committees
Maintains awareness of professional trends, methods and ethics
Performs branch duties as needed, including but not limited to:

• Assisting patrons with computer use and printing
• Circulating materials
• Shelving

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree (B. S.) from an accredited four-year college or university, and at least three years library experience in the areas of supervision, reference, collection development and community relations

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, library staff, county employees, and the general public

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in written or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Skill in effectively meeting with and dealing with the general public

Skill in working with automated library systems

Skill in composing and drafting letters, memoranda and other correspondence

Strong organizational skills, good interpersonal skills and supervisory skills

Ability to solve problems

Ability to work independently

Must provide own safe automobile for transportation in carrying out job duties

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job takes place within a library environment and in an automobile on county roads and streets. Inside the libraries the noise level is very low. The noise level can be loud while driving on the roads and streets. Outside weather conditions may fluctuate from extremely hot (above 90 degrees) to cold (below 30 degrees.) In outdoor conditions, employee may frequently be exposed to high humidity, hot sun light and/or rain, hazardous road conditions and gasoline fumes. In outdoor conditions, employee may occasionally be exposed to hail, sleet, and/or snow.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the county's safety policies and procedures. Ask supervisor for details. Employee must follow safety road signs, maintain safe speed and drive cautiously at all times, paying strict attention to road conditions and maintaining alertness while operating county automobile.
DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY
Drug/Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing is required.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, which includes:
Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (AUL).
Reasonable medical/dental health insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates.
Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage 3x annual salary with a cap of $150K; with AD&D.
Free employee health clinic, EAP; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits, free telemedicine services.
At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan.