LITERACY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ASSISTANT (SPANISH SPEAKING) 0808

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Literacy Volunteer Program Coordinator in the operation of a volunteer literacy program conducted in a public library or a community facility. The incumbent helps develop and implement library programs for Spanish-speaking literacy students. Work is performed under the direction of the Literacy Volunteer Program Coordinator and reviewed through meetings and program assessments. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the Literacy Volunteer Program Coordinator in developing and maintaining the operation of a volunteer literacy program for Spanish-speaking students held in a public library or a community facility;

Oversees the efficient operation of off-site library literacy classes held throughout the community;

Plans and conducts large group citizenship tutoring sessions in Spanish and English on a weekly basis at the library;

Plans, develops and conducts conversation group sessions for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students at the library;

Helps implement computer-assisted learning and distance learning education programs for

waiting list literacy applicants;

Interviews, tests and evaluates potential literacy students at the public library and in the community for the library’s literacy program;

Assists the Literacy Volunteer Program Coordinator in matching tutor and student pairs for volunteer literacy tutors.

May act as a liaison between class instructors, literacy students, their families and the library;

May supervise Community Service Aides working in a literacy program administered by the library.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the methods and goals of a literacy program within a public library; knowledge of current literature sources of information related to literacy programs; ability to read, write and converse fluently in the Spanish and English languages; ability to establish effective working relationships with the public, library staff, coworkers, volunteers and public agencies; ability to express oneself clearly; ability to match the strength of tutors with the needs of participants; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and two (2) years of experience working in a library literacy office; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency

diploma, and two (2) years of experience working as a volunteer in a literacy program; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

At the time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, employees are required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

There will be a qualifying Spanish language examination.

8/14/09

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15