Youth Monitor

Job Summary

Youth Monitor Location: Bainbridge

Wage: $14.00

Hours: 15 hours/week - Monday through Friday, 2 PM to 5 PM. Position Summary: Monitors and supervises youth behavior in and around the library after school. 15 hours per week, part-time, non-exempt. May have to stay late on Fridays until the last child is picked up. Year-round position providing program support in Summer.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains order and proper behavior by explaining and enforcing library rules and policies in a constructive and courteous manner.
• Maintains records of infractions on individuals who present problems of conduct.
• Reports incidents with thorough documentation of events.
• Engages youth in positive conversation.
• Guides students to the reference desk for assistance with information needs.
• May provide assistance with location of library materials.
• May assist in youth programs or other duties as found necessary by supervisor to meet the needs of the library.
• May supervise young adult volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to relate well with staff and public, especially young adults and children.
• Ability to explain and enforce rules in a positive manner.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Possess a willingness to learn new skills.
• Possess reliable work habits.
• Willingness and adaptability to work in a changing work environment.
• Safely observes PERRP procedures.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Competence in completing tasks that involve reading or visual inspection, with or without visual aids.
• Ability to recognize and respond to patron behavior with awareness and good judgment.
• Effective communication ability in person, on the phone, or over the internet, which may include using speech or other communication devices.
• Ability to operate objects, tools, or controls – including computers, phones, and office equipment.
• Ability to navigate a variety of environments, including indoor and outdoor spaces and stairs, and to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and needed to monitor or assist patrons with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 10 pounds frequently or 40 pounds occasionally with or without assistance.

Pay Range

$14 per hour

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