CHILDRENS AREA ASSISTANT (Community Services Worker III- CSWIII) 2024
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
New Castle County Dept. of Community Services has openings for the following part-time position (approximately 15-25 hours per week): Library Aide. This is a year-round position and hours, which will require nights and weekends. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Selected applicants must pass a background check, medical history review and drug screen prior to start date, must have a reliable means of transportation, and must be willing to take first aid training. Please provide a valid e-mail address on application.
Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nccde.
New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs supervisory or skilled work performing various assignments and duties within the Department of Community Services does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class usually performs at a high level of skill providing assistance to the Department of Community Services such as a Senior Recreation Leader, Hospitality Assistant, Youth Services Assistant, Computer Assistant, Page Supervisor, Library Greeter or Library Program Assistant assisting skilled personnel in the performance of their duties. Work is performed under general supervision.
Children’s Areas Assistant
- Assists Childrens Librarian I to develop and plan new programs and activities
- Sets up room for childrens activities
- Leads childrens program activities, as needed
- Maintains childrens area/room by keeping materials neat and orderly after activities and use
- Assists children to locate materials in the childrens area generally (refers reference questions to appropriate staff)
- Works at circulation desk charging out and checking in materials
- Prepares juvenile materials for circulation in accordance with defined procedures
- Requires work on a computer.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of the rules and regulations of the area where the employee is assigned ability to supervise others ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing ability to maintain records and prepare written reports dependability ability to efficiently use a personal computer and various operating software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in work related to the duties to be performed (experience must have been at the supervisory level if the duties of the position require supervision) and possession of a high school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of experience, education or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual in Spanish and English.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Delaware Class D drivers license or its equivalent if it is required for the duties of the position. Must pass a Class Ill County physical examination if required for the duties of the position. Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marlene Esposito
marlene.esposito@newcastlede.gov
