Literacy Specialist

THE AGENCY

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, Literacy Specialists provide professional literacy services for library members of all ages and abilities.  Positions in this class perform functions related to the coordination, planning, instruction, and evaluation of curriculum for literacy participants; and to do related work as required.   

Literacy Specialist is a journey level class in the library series.  Positions in this classification are under the general supervision of a Library Manager I or higher-level manager in the Library.  Incumbents in this classification perform with a high degree of expertise in literacy related issues and are required to work in a variety of settings, which may include correctional institutions (both juvenile and adult).  Incumbents have generalized knowledge and experience in program systems and operations, database management, and outreach.  In addition to organizational skills, they are required to possess specialized knowledge of current theories and practices of adult and juvenile literacy instruction, as well as experience providing direct literacy instruction.   

The class of Literacy Specialist is distinguished from the lower-level classification of Literacy Advocate in that incumbents in the latter class have the primary responsibility for recruiting learners and volunteers, while the former class provides direct instruction and has responsibility for curriculum development, day to day program operation, and the coordination of volunteer staff.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Literacy Specialist (#4121)

IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will encompass the following attributes and have demonstrated a successful track record in:

VACANCY

There are immediate vacancies within the Alameda County Library based in the city of Fremont. Incumbents in this position are required to travel to different service locations throughout Alameda County. This is a hybrid position.

EDUCATION:  

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  

AND

EXPERIENCE:  

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience providing instruction in both reading and writing to adults or children in a professional or public setting.  

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience providing administrative support (e.g., database management, record maintenance) in an agency whose primary purpose is to: (1) Teach adults and children; and/or (2) manage, coordinate, or administer a volunteer service is highly desirable.  

License:  Possession of a valid California Class C Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.    

NOTE:    The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Literacy materials, techniques, methodologies, practices, and principles.
• Tutoring techniques and assessments.
• Curriculum development.
• Personal computers including word processing and software applications related to database management.  

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds.
• Plan and organize.
• Adapt to change.
• Evaluate, analyze, and problem solve.
• Use interpersonal skills, including teamwork and collaborations.
• Learn and utilize technology.

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) 
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, @jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst 
Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: Erika.Beams@acgov.org | Phone: 510-272-6393
www.acgov.org/hrs

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.  Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.  Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.