Literacy Zone Family Welcome Center Coordinator

4 days ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States Brooklyn Public Library Full time

Job Summary

The Brooklyn Public Library is seeking a Family Literacy Coordinator to support the Adult Learning Program. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the ESOL admin team and instructors to ensure participants' needs are being met. The Family Literacy Coordinator will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Literacy Zone, train and supervise the LZ case manager, foster and maintain community partner relationships, facilitate informational workshops, coordinate community events, and manage program data for the Kings Highway Literacy Zone.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Literacy Zone, ensure program targets are met, attend program meetings, and maintain community partner relationships.
  • Conduct comprehensive ESOL and educational/vocational assessments to develop plans of service to meet participants' needs.
  • Provide intensive one-on-one and/or small group services to participants and their families, including counseling and advising on career, academic, and social service needs.
  • Identify post-secondary transition programs and assist foreign-born participants to become familiar with the American workforce.
  • Assist with program outreach, recruitment, information sessions, assessments, orientations, and goal setting.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate with key staff and instructors to ascertain barriers that specific participants may be experiencing.
  • Collaborate with and refer participants to various community partners for wrap-around services.
  • Research and assist participants in acquiring related supportive services.
  • Facilitate and/or coordinate various workshops/information sessions.
  • Attend community partner meetings and attend bi-monthly case management team meetings.
  • Maintain case notes by documenting client's goals, outcomes, and goals using the ASISTS database.
  • Monitor participants' progress and follow up frequently.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in education or a related field; relevant experience in adult education (ESOL or HSE).
  • Strong awareness of the barriers facing adult learners looking to integrate workforce, technology, and academic environment.
  • Relevant experience in counseling individuals and/or facilitating informational sessions.
  • Good knowledge of the available educational, training, and employment resources.
  • Good knowledge of labor market trends and requirements and the skill, abilities, and experiences required in a wide variety of occupations.
  • Initiative and resourcefulness; tact and courtesy; good judgement and problem-solving ability.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Google Drive, Outlook, Social Media.
  • Able to travel to various program sites throughout the week and work alternate Saturdays, evenings, and day shifts.

Work Schedule

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9:45-5:30

Tuesday/Thursday: 12:45-8:00

Two Saturdays a month: 10-4

Must be willing to travel and work from various library branches within the Literacy Zone target area.

Complete 14 hours of professional development per year.

This is a grant-funded opportunity through June 30, 2024, with the possibility of renewal based on work performance.



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