Description THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT Our Early Childhood Literacy Specialist is a vital member of both the Cameron Park Library and our Community Hub team. Community Hubs are collaborative efforts located within our Library branches and staffed by a team specializing in family engagement, early literacy, and community health that are focused on children, families, and individuals across the lifespan. Each Community Hub team is dedicated to building resilient communities by helping individuals including seniors, veterans, families, and caregivers gain access to needed resources, including informal community supports and formal services.
THE OPPORTUNITY Perform complex early childhood literacy paraprofessional duties, for the County's Early Literacy Program, provide direct instruction to children and adults in the area of early childhood literacy, develop programs with the program scope; plan, manages, administers, implements, and evaluates the County Early Literacy Program.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: - Plan and present early literacy programs and activities for children ages 0-5 and their families, including various Storytime's, and other educational programs at designated sites.
- Work to build personal relationships with families, creating environments in which families can socialize; connects patrons to additional services.
- Select and distribute books and other literacy materials, as needed, to families in the literacy program.
- Register participants for programs and inputs information into a database.
- Design and implement age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to develop motor skills.
- Design and distribute promotional and media material to promote the County's Early Literacy Program through various media.
- Develop early literacy programming such as storytimes and implement already-developed programs such as Mother Goose on the Loose and 2s & 3s on the go.
- Research and order essential items for programming, including books and early literacy educational materials.
- Conduct basic needs assessments for individuals and/or families'.
- Connect individuals and/or families to resources either through direct delivery of goods and services and/or referral to outside agencies.
- Attend collaborative meetings with partner agencies such as El Dorado County Office of Education, First 5 El Dorado, Health and Human Services Departments, Housing El Dorado, etc.
- Maintain program participant and client records.
- Participate in outreach events such as resource distributions, pop-up events, Kids Expo, etc.
- Assist with school field trips.
- Assist patrons with typical library functions such as registering for a library card, checking in/out materials, placing holds, locating requested materials, etc.
- Monitor kid's areas of the library and interact with families in order to build community trust and engage families in library and Hub services.
- Facilitate community advisory groups to identify community needs.
- Develop a working knowledge of what resources are available to individuals and families within our community.
- Develop early literacy programming such as story times and implement already-developed programs such as Mother Goose on the Loose and 2s & 3s on the Go
- Research and order essential items for programming, including books and early literacy educational materials
- Conduct basic needs assessments for individuals and/or families
- Connect individuals and/or families to resources either through direct delivery of goods and services and/or referral to outside agencies
- Attend collaborative meetings with partner agencies such as El Dorado County Office of Education, First 5 El Dorado, etc.
- Maintain program participant and client records
- Participate in outreach events such as resource distributions, pop-up events, Kids Expo, etc.
- Assist with school field trips
- Assist with library events - such as family nights; seasonal events and special programs
- Assist patrons with typical library functions such as registering for a library card, checking in/out materials, placing holds, locating requested materials, etc.
- Monitor kid's areas of the library and interact with families in order to build community trust and engage families in library services
- Develop a working knowledge of what resources are available to individuals and families within our community
For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description
here .
Ideal Candidate Statement The Early Childhood Literacy Specialist works as an integral part of the Cameron Park Library’s children’s department as well as part of the Community Hub’s collaborative team to connect families to essential resources. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver high-energy, engaging, and educational programming for families. They will be excited to participate in outreach opportunities that may occur on evenings and weekends to connect with working families. They will be familiar with trauma-informed care and ACES (
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (cdc.gov)). The ideal candidate will be able to work with diverse members of the community who may be experiencing trauma and/or facing possible food, job, or housing insecurities without judgement and with dignity, respect, and empathy.
The ideal candidate will excel in the following:
- Customer service skills
- Teamwork
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Positive attitude
- Ability to connect and build relationships with internal and external professionals as well as community members.
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations: Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by college-level coursework in early childhood education, early childhood literacy, library science, child development, or a related field,
AND
One (1) year of paraprofessional experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Library Assistant II,
OR
one (1) year of experience planning, developing, and implementing preschool or other early literacy programs and early education curriculum.
Possession of an associate degree or higher in the areas of early childhood education, early childhood literacy, library science, child development, or a related field is desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
Click
here to view the minimum qualifications for Early Childhood Literacy Specialist, as well as physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at Nicholas.Jetton@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process,
click here. Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Early Childhood Literacy Specialist. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and full-time vacancies for at least three (3) months.
- There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Library Department, located in Cameron Park, CA.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.
Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future: - CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Optional Life Insurance
For your Work/Life Balance: - Paid Holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accruals
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado
please visit our website located here. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
Closing Date/Time: 6/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
