Top 263 Youth development professional Jobs in Hartford, Ct

Youth Services Librarian
Hartford Public Library —Hartford, CT
- $56,912.18 - $60,073.78 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Life Skills Counselor
My People Community Services —East Hartford, CT
- $19.23 - $19.94 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Up to 50% travel
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Youth Substance Prevention Coalition Leader
United Services, Inc. - Connecticut —Mansfield Center, CT
- $19.00 - $21.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Mileage reimbursement
- AD&D insurance
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1d
Youth Worker
ROCA INC —Hartford, CT
- $33.65 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
5d
Positive Youth Development Worker
The Village For Families & Children —Hartford, CT
- $16.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
Youth Peer Bridger
Advocacy Unlimited, Inc —Rocky Hill, CT
- From $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Psychiatry
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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12d
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club of Hartford Inc —Hartford, CT
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Entry level
Program Coordinator-Youth Services
Hispanic Health Council Inc —Hartford, CT
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Writing skills
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11d
Therapeutic Mentor
Justice Resource Institute —East Hartford, CT
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Child Development Specialist- Eagle House (Per Diem)
The Village For Families & Children —Hartford, CT
- From $20.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
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High School Principal Administrative Assistant (52 Weeks)
Windsor Public Schools —Windsor, CT
- $66,781.08 - $73,154.72 a year
- Online Application
- School experience
- Google Workspace
- High school
8d
Teacher Assistant
The Village For Families & Children —Hartford, CT
- $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
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Part-Time Reading Tutor
Windsor Public Schools —Windsor, CT
- $25.33 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
4d
Birth-to-Three Coordinator, 11-months, Benefits Eligible
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
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2d
Paraeducator
Windsor Public Schools —Windsor, CT
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
11d
DISABILITY RESOURCE COORDINATOR
Capital Workforce Partners Inc —Hartford, CT
- $73,000 - $77,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Customer service
- 5 years
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Youth Worker-Young Mothers Program
Roca, Inc —Springfield, MA
- $60,000 - $62,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Youth Advocate - Sexual Assault Crisis Service
YWCA New Britain —New Britain, CT
- From $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Family Support Specialist - Eagle House
The Village For Families & Children —Hartford, CT
- From $46,500 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
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Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Survivor Support Specialist
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory —Hartford, CT
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Youth Services Librarian

Hartford Public Library -
Hartford, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$56,912.18 - $60,073.78 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Report preparation
Computer operation
Customer communication
Writing skills
Employee relationship building
Library Science
Customer engagement
Master of Library & Information Science
Productivity software
Working with youth
Training delivery

Full Job Description

Youth Services Librarian – 2 Positions-Park and Barbour Locations Full-Time

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for various library services for youth from birth through age 19 and their families.

The Youth Services Librarian helps plan and implement strategies for delivery of youth services throughout the library system; orders and promotes children's and teen materials (print and media) for the library system; participates in delivery, promotion, and evaluation of youth programs; creates and conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for children and their caregivers and teachers through our Boundless partnership with Hartford City Schools; works with and provides outreach to youth-serving city agencies, schools, and organizations; and assists in writing and implementing grants. This position also assists with routine library duties such as checking materials in and out, creating library cards, and assisting with reference questions and reader’s advisory. Required to supervise branch staff in the absence of the branch or senior manager. Requires time on the public service desk each day. This is a full-time position with a typical weekly schedule of 9:30 am – 6 pm weekdays, 37.5 hours per week. Will work one evening a week, Saturdays in rotation, and a few Sundays each year.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Program Development and Delivery

· Plans, implements and evaluates library programs and services that fulfill the diverse educational, recreational, and personal needs of local youth and their families.

· Instructs youth and caregivers in information gathering, research skills, and digital literacy skills.

· Ensures youth customers who visit the branch are engaged in social and academic experiences.

· Creates and conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for the public and community stakeholders.

· Tracks statistics for programming and delivers reports as needed.

Customer Service

· Provides prompt, welcoming, courteous, and direct assistance to all customers with basic information regarding the use of library materials, equipment, and services.

· Checks items in and out, creates library cards, and processes materials as needed.

· Assists with providing reference services and readers’ advisory.

· Develops relationships with customers who frequent the branch.

· Positively reflects Hartford Public Library's mission, vision, and values to staff and the public.

Partnership and Outreach

· Provides outreach to local community organizations and work with them to bring programming into the library.

· Serves as liaison to assigned schools under the Boundless partnership with Hartford Public Schools.

· Participates in community activities and meetings.

· Maintains contact with organizations and library customers in order to interpret the services and objectives of the library.

· Responsible for building inclusive community engagement opportunities for customers, staff, and community partners.

Collection Acquisition & Utilization

Ensures the library's collections include relevant print and digital resources aimed at the specific interests and needs of the community's youth and families.
Develops and implements new strategies and methodologies to increase customer awareness of library resources and monitor the results achieved.

Secondary Functions:

· Participates in community activities and maintains contacts with local officials, organizations and library customers in order to interpret the services and objectives of the library.

· Develops collaborations with public schools, community agencies, organizations, and institutions that work to create successful youth and families.

· Maintains open communication with all staff.

· Utilizes computer application and library equipment and maintains current knowledge of system-wide and location-specific procedures, processes, policies, and operations. Utilizes e-mail and voicemail to maintain open channels of communication.

· Required to supervise branch staff in the absence of the branch manager or senior manager.

· Provides welcoming customer service to all customers. Listens and actively promotes cooperation and trust to meet customer needs. Anticipates customer needs and delivers timely, accurate information/solutions.

· Ensures safe conditions for staff, public, and building operations. Takes appropriate action in building emergencies.

· Serves as Manager in Charge as needed. Helps supervise and direct the work of Librarian Trainees, Librarian assistants, interns, and volunteers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master's in Library Science or Master's in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution required.

· Minimum one year experience working with youth.

· Must have the ability to work with a diverse population and effectively provide excellent customer service to a large number of customers simultaneously. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

· Solid interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Strong networking, facilitation, and outreach skills.

· Solid working knowledge of all MS Office suites and all Google applications.

· Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and meet program deadlines.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both professional and non-professional, co-workers, management personnel, and the public.

· Ability to create clear and concise reports and to deliver them orally to a wide variety of audiences.

· Bilingual abilities preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Ability to continuously bend, twist, stoop, reach, and pull.

· Ability to maintain composure in everyday, potentially stressful situations.

· Ability to meet a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.

· Able to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.

· Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Lifting moderate to heavy weight material up to 50 lbs.

What we offer employees:

Hartford Public Library offers robust benefits you won’t find at other nonprofit organizations through a unique partnership with the City of Hartford. This includes:

· MERF Pension Plan with employer contribution

· Health Care, Dental, and Pharmacy benefits

· Life Insurance

· Mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program

· Paid Time Off - Vacation, personal, and sick time

· 2 Floating Holidays

· 11 Paid Holidays

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Paid professional development, continuing education, and staff engagement opportunities

· Commitment to an active plan of diversity, equity, and inclusion work, including implementation of the staff-led DEI Road Map.

What we offer the community:

The Hartford Public Library is a national leader in redefining urban public libraries in the 21st century as innovative, stimulating, and engaging spaces where people can learn and discover, explore their passions, and find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life.

We are an integral part of the Hartford community and offer programs for all our citizens. With 7 locations and robust outreach services, we are here for Hartford. Our programs include:

· The American Place, which offers a variety of free services to welcome immigrants and refugees, including English Language Learning, Citizenship preparation, and civic engagement

· Digital Library Lab

· Hartford History Center

· HPL Studios

· YOUmedia Teen Spaces

· Baby Grand Jazz, a free series of Jazz performances open to everyone

· Summer Learning

· Leap into Learning - Early Literacy

· Adult education classes and support

· Career Certification, GED

· Technology training and digital literacy

· Library of Things

· Robust print, electronic, audio, and video collections · And so much more!

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected] and reference Youth Services Librarian- Barbour Branch in the subject line of your email.

Hiring Range: $56,912.18 - $60,073.78 DOE

Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $56,912.18 - $60,073.78 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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youth development professional jobs in hartford, ct

Youth Services Librarian

Life Skills Counselor

Youth Substance Prevention Coalition Leader

Youth Worker

Positive Youth Development Worker

Youth Peer Bridger

Youth Development Professional

Program Coordinator-Youth Services

Therapeutic Mentor

Child Development Specialist- Eagle House (Per Diem)

High School Principal Administrative Assistant (52 Weeks)

Teacher Assistant

Part-Time Reading Tutor

Birth-to-Three Coordinator, 11-months, Benefits Eligible

Paraeducator

DISABILITY RESOURCE COORDINATOR

Youth Worker-Young Mothers Program

Youth Advocate - Sexual Assault Crisis Service

Family Support Specialist - Eagle House

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