The Wichita Public Library has an immediate opening for a Library Assistant specializing in services for youth ages 0 to 18. This position is part of the Youth Services team at the Advanced Learning Library. This position requires outgoing customer service and excellent multi-tasking skills. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.

General responsibilities of this position include: readers’ advisory and customer service to youth ages 0-18 and their families/caregivers, assisting customers with their accounts, answering reference questions and helping customers locate library materials, as well as providing assistance with public computing. This position will also assist with the preparation and presentation of programming for youth and families.

The employee selected for this position must be able to demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, work successfully with the Youth Services team as well as with teens and children of all ages, possess excellent skills in utilizing the library’s integrated library system, demonstrate computer competency that includes the ability to assist others with basic public computing needs, and a good working knowledge of City and Library policies and procedures is preferred.

A typical work schedule for the position will include working one evening each week and one weekend each month. This schedule may change in order to meet the service needs of the Section, so demonstrating work schedule flexibility is essential.

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM;
Wednesdays, 11:15 AM to 8:15 PM
Friday 8:30 – 5:30 or 9:15 – 6:15 if closing;
and every third weekend. (40 hours per week)

Bargaining Unit: Employees Council

• Performs reference and/or circulation work.
• Plans, prepares and presents programs.
• Assists with maintenance of collection (e.g. pulling holds, shelving, sorting, shelf reading, checking items in and out, etc.).
• Prepares displays.
• Provides basic reader's advisory services.
• In charge of a section or branch library as assigned.
• Mends and processes materials.
• Performs clerical work.
• Assists customers with basic technology needs (e.g. computer, e-reader and tablet needs).
• Assists customers with the use of library services.
• Serves on system-wide committees as assigned.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing of a section or branch as assigned.
• Oversees work of volunteers.
• Dependent upon assignment, position may be required to travel to different work sites throughout the workday. Those positions will require reliable personal transportation.
• Examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Knowledge of standard library principles, practices, and methods
• Knowledge of standard computer keyboard configurations, office software and windows environments
• Knowledge of entering monetary transactions in a software program
• Knowledge of basic reader interest and of book titles and authors
• Ability to sort and file items in accordance with established procedures based on alphabetical and/or numeric coding
• Knowledge of general reference practices
• Ability to manually count back change
• Ability to follow simple instructions
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with speed and accuracy
• Ability to: push a loaded book cart, weighing up to 250 pounds; reach, bend, stoop, or squat and arrange books on library shelves; use manual office tools and supplies
• Ability to develop effective relationships with associates, outside agencies and the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, in writing, and/or by whatever creative means are necessary to cross communication barriers

High School diploma and two years of library experience required including shelving, sorting, technology skills, customer service, and use of an integrated library system. Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

(Last Updated 1/21/2015)

CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years' employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee's option as scheduled with the supervisor.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
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