Learning and Outreach Specialist
- Employer
- Scott County
- Location
- Scott County, Minnesota
- Start date
- May 10, 2019
- Closing date
- May 23, 2019
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- Category
- Education, Government, Other
- Employment Status
- Full Time
Job Details
SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Learning and Outreach Specialist
This position uses our new Readmobile to deliver services that contribute to children's literacy development and school readiness; models early literacy activities for parents and caregivers; supports positive parent/child interaction; and promotes healthy social-emotional development. Conducts and engages the community in fun and active opportunities for early learning across the County to build trust and develops relationships with under-represented communities, including communities of color; family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) child care settings; immigrant communities; and other groups as identified. Provides training opportunities as needed.
MQs:
- Bachelor's degree and two years related work experience** OR
- High school diploma/GED and 10 years of related work experience** OR
- High school diploma/GED plus two or more years post-secondary education and eight years of related work experience** OR
- An Associate’s degree and six years of related work experience** OR
- A Master’s degree or higher
**Related work experience MUST be in a position involving working with children or families. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. The incumbent shall provide a reliable means of transportation and possess a valid driver's license for the performance of work responsibilities.
Hiring Range: $52,273 - $65,341 - DOQ.
Closing: 5/23/19.
Apply online: www.scottcountymn.gov/jobs
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Company
Scott County is a progressive-thinking public sector employer with 650 employees. We are located 25 miles SW of Minneapolis in downtown Shakopee.
Scott County is among the fastest growing counties in the nation. What an exciting time to be part of our GROWING organization! As an employer, we offer:
* flexible work schedules
* competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package
* a clean and friendly work environment
* and much more!
Scott County is committed to employee training and professional development -- and has resources earmarked for this purpose. In addition to being a recognized family-friendly organization, Scott County has initiated an array of programs and policies that encourage all employees to seek a balance in their work and their lives.
Working in the public sector, you can -- and will -- make a difference in peoples’ lives. We are a people-oriented service industry, dedicated to delivering quality public services to all citizens in an effective, professional, and efficient manner.
Consider joining the workforce in Scott County today. You'll be glad you did!
Compensation: It is the policy of Scott County that fair and equitable compensation shall be provided to employees for services rendered, and employees should be provided competitive rewards for achievement. The Compensation Plan shall promote the service-oriented performance philosophy of the County and recognize employee performance in relation to established behavioral criteria and the achievement of pre-established goals and objectives.
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. This package includes:
- HealthPartners Health Insurance Single, two-party, or family plan options available
- Delta Dental Insurance Single or family plan options available.
- ReliaStar Life Insurance $10,000 County-paid coverage
- Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Health Care and Daycare Accounts
- Long Term Disability
- An Employee Assistance Program, PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) - A retirement system for county and local government employees set-up in 1931 by the MN Legislature.
Other Great Benefits Available:
- Affinity Plus (credit union)
- U.S. Government Savings Bonds
- VALIC - Deferred Compensation Plan
- Minnesota Benefit Association Insurance
- PERA Term Life Insurance
- Nationwide Retirement Solutions - Deferred Compensation Plan
- Short Term Disability
- Employee Safety & Wellness Team
- Organizational commitment to employee training and development
- Free parking
Time-Off: 10 paid holidays per year. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave and Vacation and Sick Leave programs for eligible employees (21 to 33 days per year).
- Website
- http://www.co.scott.mn.us/CountyGov/Employment/Pages/JobPostings.aspx
- Location
-
200 4th Ave W
Shakopee
Minnesota
55379
US
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