On-Call Community Resource Librarian

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On-Call Community Resource Librarian

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Savage Library, MN

Job Type

Intermittent

Job Number

2024-00046

Division

Transformation & Enterprise Services

Department

Library Operations

Opening Date

05/06/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

300

Job Summary

Community Resource Librarian - HOURS MAY VARY 

 

Provides information services; assists in delivery of programs, services, and/or projectslinks families to needed supports and services at libraries and Family Resource Centers (FRCs). Primary responsibilities fulfilled at a public library or in the community that serves customers of all ages. This position is on-call; hours and location of work will vary to best serve the needs of the library customers. 

 

Essential Duties

Provides information services including library and human services resources to customers of all ages. 

 

Assists with administrative duties such as, but not limited to filing, data entry, and appointment scheduling; records in FRC database; handles phone calls; staffs FRCs during designated hours; and provides basic FRC information over the phone. 

Provides support, guidance, and general monitoring so families remain housed and helps to identify and problem solve barriers to housing stability.  

Participates in local collaborative and interagency planning meetings. 

Coordinates services and resources to families. 

Makes appropriate referrals for services for individuals and families and coordinates follow up to referrals with service providers.   

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of human behavior, cultural diversities, and language barriers to ensure equitable service delivery. 

Responds to customer concerns and disputes; resolves issues if possible, or refers to supervisor. 
 

Works in all branches of the Library system as the needs of service dictate. 
 
Performs other related duties as required or assigned. 
 
Must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks, including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. 

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of a High School diploma degree -AND- 2 years of customer service, library, and/or health and human services experienced.  Excellent interpersonal communication, customer service and problem-solving skills are needed.  

Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.

Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits:
(Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)
A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at https://c2mb.ajg.com/scottcounty/home/

  • Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
  • Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
  • Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
  • On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
  • Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs

Other great benefits available:

  • Short-Term Disability
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Minnesota Benefit Association
  • Vision Plan
  • Scott County Employees Association
  • Spirit of Scott
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Training Opportunities


Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.

Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.

You can read more about the 6 buckets here!

01
Are you available to work a flexible work schedule including day, evening, and/or weekend shifts?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please select the answer that best describes your level of education:
  • No High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • High School Graduate or possess a G.E.D.
  • Less than 1 yr of college or technical school
  • 1 or more but less than 2 yrs college or technical school
  • Associate's Degree
  • 2 or more but less than 3 yrs college
  • 3 or more but less than 4 yrs college
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Schooling beyond Bachelor's level
  • Master's Degree
  • Master's Degree in Library Science
  • Schooling beyond Master's level
03
Please select the answer that best describes your customer services, public library, and/or health and human services experience:
  • No Experience
  • Up to 11 months
  • 12 to 23 months
  • 24 to 35 months
  • 36 to 47 months
  • 48 to 59 months
  • 60 to 71 months
  • 72 to 83 months
  • 84 to 95 months
  • 96 to 107 months
  • 108 to 119 months
  • 120 or more months
04
Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question (include employers, title(s) and duties):
05
Please indicate your types of experience (check all that apply):
  • Broad Based Public Library
  • Scott County Library System
  • School Library
  • Bookstore
  • Health and Human Services
  • Other
  • None of the above
06
Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question (include employer, title(s) and duties):
07
Are you bi- or multi- lingual?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you answered yes to the above question, please indicate language(s) spoken:
09
Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?

Required Question

Agency
Scott County (MN)
Address
200 4th Avenue West
#201
Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379
Phone
952-496-8103