Overview:
Brooklyn Public Library?(BPL) is one of the nations largest library systems and among New York Citys most democratic institutions. As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, we provide resources to support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.7 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. BPL provide nearly 60,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educatorsfrom around the corner and around the world.?And we give patrons?millions of opportunities to enjoy one of lifes greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.
The Brooklyn Public Library Adult Learning Program provides student centered adult literacy services throughout Brooklyn communities. We are seeking a part-time floater Case Manager to support the needs of HSE participants at various programming sites. The case manager will help ensure that our program participants are knowledgeable of free programs/ resources that will help alleviate any barriers to completing their educational goals.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts a comprehensive literacy and educational/vocational assessment to develop a plan of service to meet participants needs (approximately 50-60 clients per year).
- Identifies post secondary transition programs and assists out of school youth and adults to earn their high school diploma, improve their English skills, and improving their reading and writing skills and succeed in post secondary education, apprenticeship programs or training.
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with key staff and instructors to ascertain barriers that specific participants may be experiencing that prevent them from meeting their educational needs.
- Collaborates with and refers participants to various community partners for wrap around services including health literacy, financial literacy, and more.
- Researches and assists participants in acquiring related supportive services such as computer literacy, transportation, public assistance and child care.
- Facilitates and/or coordinate various workshops/information sessions.
- Attend community partner meetings and attend bi-monthly case management team meetings.
- Maintains case notes by documenting clients goals, outcomes, and goals using ASISTS database.
- Monitors participants progress and follow up frequently.
- Performs other tasks deemed necessary to assist in achieving service and programmatic goals.
Qualifications:
- Some college required and/or preferred Bachelors degree in education or a related field; relevant experience in adult education (ABE, ESOL, & 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
- Must have a 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
Schedule:
Mon./Wed. 10-2
Tues./Thurs. 3-8
some Sat. 10-2
This is a grant funded opportunity through June 30, 2024. Contracts are renewed annually based on performance. The work week is up to 19 hours per week @ $35 per hour.