Part-time Senior Assistant

3 weeks ago

Brooklyn, United States Brooklyn Public Library Full time

Overview:

Brooklyn Public Library?(BPL) is one of the nations largest library systems and among New York Citys most democratic institutions. As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, we provide resources to support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.7 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. BPL provide nearly 60,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educatorsfrom around the corner and around the world.?And we give patrons?millions of opportunities to enjoy one of lifes greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.

Brooklyn Public Library Services for Older Adults is seeking applications for our part-time Senior Assistant program. Senior Assistants will provide quality programs for older adults at designated branches of the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) and at senior sites throughout Brooklyn.

Under the direction of the Services for Older Adults Program Assistant, the Senior Assistant will assist in building meaningful social engagement to Brooklyns diverse 50 + audience. Senior Assistants must be willing to travel to their assigned branch, senior sites, and be available to present programs on the assigned dates. A two to four hour commitment is required for each session. Senior Assistants must also be able to facilitate programs virtually on Zoom,Teams,etc.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan and present programs and activities for older adults, to encourage patron participation and stimulate use of the library including Creative Aging programs, outreach programs, and special events.
  • Use the selected curriculum to plan and conduct older adults programs for participant 50 + and their caregivers.
  • Provide feedback to Program Outreach Associate with participation, curriculum, teaching artists and materials
  • Assist teaching artist at selected Creative Aging program locations; distributing necessary program supplies, collect, store materials at the end of each session, etc.
  • Gather attendance, surveys, and other relevant information from participants for evaluation
  • Coordinate & prepare program with the assigned branch or senior site prior to each session.
  • Communicate regularly and provide feedback with Services for Older Adult team; managing necessary administrative duties such as time-sheets and statistics
  • Conduct model programs for staff to observe as needed
  • Promote programs and distribute promotional materials about Services for Older Adults Brooklyn Public Library/Services for Older Adults
  • Represent Brooklyn Public Library Services for Older Adults at community meetings and outreach activities as required
  • Utilize connections with BPL resources and other service providers to work with older adults
  • Facilitate skill building among older adults in areas such as technology, arts, or job search
  • Other duties as required
Qualifications:
  • Members of the senior community strongly encouraged to apply
  • Friendly, punctual, and responsible
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work as a team, making adjustments to best meets the needs of patrons with and without disabilities.
  • Desire to work with older adults and people with disabilities
  • Be relatable to the target demographic being serviced.
  • Ability to take orders and pay attention to details
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel
  • Ability to bend, reach, sit and stand as needed
  • Computer skills required: email and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and other virtual platforms
  • Bilingual language skills preferred including Sign Language, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cantonese, Mandarin, Bengali, Urdu, Polish and Russian

This is a part-time position. Hours for this position are up to 10 hours per week at $15 per hour.

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