Job Posting for Community Liaison at City of Houston, TX

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested
PN#34019
Division: Customer Experience
Reporting Location: 500 McKinney
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8:00 am - 8:15 pm (varies)*

Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Public libraries are trusted community and cultural centers that serve a highly diverse populace. At Houston Public Library, we understand that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge, and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge and helps drive success. The Houston Public Library is seeking a creative, resourceful, and team-oriented Community Liaison to join Central Library’s Community Resource Center team. Working with the Senior Community Liaison, the selected candidate will develop and coordinate community centered services and programs that are responsive to the existing and emergent community needs.

Responsibilities:

Works to build relationships with members of vulnerable populations (such as people in crisis or at risk of crisis, people facing homelessness, poverty, addictions and or mental illness) without judgement.
Develop strategic, effective partnerships that connect underserved populations with library services.
Connects, builds, and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies neighborhood groups, social services agencies, and volunteer organizations.
Maintain documentation, statistics and reports on projects, goals and programs related to social services and outreach activities.
Provide information and assistance to library customers.
Requires evenings and weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) 8am-8:15pm shift work on a rotating basis.
Other duties as assigned.

Applicants are encouraged to provide a cover letter and resume with their application.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires stooping and bending; lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move freely throughout the library to file/retrieve library materials. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years of experience in community organizational work, resource and referral services, or a closely related field are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Bachelor’s in Social work or closely related field.
Experience with library, community, non-profit, socials services, or government program.
Strong communication skills and experience with public speaking.
Ability to work effectively with and in diverse populations.
Experience working with disadvantage individuals suffering from mental illness, chronic illness, veterans or homelessness.
Effective collaboration and networking skills.
To better serve the communities, fluency in a foreign language is highly preferred.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 18

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-1439.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-1439 (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Agency

City of Houston

Address

901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website

https://www.houstontx.gov/

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