Librarian

Description

Mission Statement

Through the use of social and restorative justice principles, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to improve their lives through a focus on the Five Keys: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, COMMUNITY.

Five Keys Overview

Five Keys is a nonprofit organization that operates an extensive network of programs across California. With a presence in 14 counties and over 120 locations, Five Keys focuses on various initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and families to overcome poverty and inequity. The organization's programs encompass a wide range of services, including public charter schools, restorative justice programs in jails and prisons, shelters, permanent supportive housing, and the development of new housing and support programs. At Five Keys, the overarching objective is to uplift individuals and families by providing them with essential resources. This includes education, housing, employment, and the necessary tools to sustain their progress. By offering these fundamental elements, the organization aims to create positive and lasting change in communities, making them better places for everyone.

Our Core Competencies

A well qualified candidate has the capacity to communicate effectively, collaborate with others while building positive relationships, demonstrates strong problem solving skills, has a dynamic learning mindset, and remains committed to a high level of cultural and social awareness. A successful candidate will work well under pressure, observe appropriate boundaries and operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

What it’s really like to join our agency…

At Five Keys, culture matters. Culture is at the very core of everything we do and impact on a daily basis. We’ve made a commitment to building an inclusive culture that seeks collaboration over hierarchy to create empowered work teams. We serve vulnerable populations daily and we strive to approach everyone with compassion, patience and a trauma informed approach. We choose to push past discomfort to have difficult conversations to impact the greater good. This allows us the opportunity to collaboratively create an inclusive culture and transform the world around us.

BENEFITS

We offer very low monthly costs for medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with generous time off! Various pre-tax flexible spending accounts and retirement account 403(b) are available. We provide annual reimbursements up to $100 towards gym membership, smoking cessation, and weight loss programs. Annual athletic event participation and annual massages are reimbursed up to $50. Other Company-paid benefits, including free wellness-related apps, an Employee Assistance Program, and a comprehensive mental health care platform, are available to you and your dependents.

Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY

The Librarian position reports to the Regional Superintendent of Northern California and is accountable for in-custody and community library services for Five Keys. 

We are looking for someone who insists on maintaining a positive attitude and enjoys supporting a diverse group of people. This job is for you if you are bilingual in English and Spanish. If this job is for you, you have exceptional interpersonal skills and are patient and caring. You also have the ability to adapt and be flexible. Additionally, you have an understanding of the importance of education in lowering the rate of recidivism. 

This full-time, temporary position is 60% funded by the Public Education Enrichment Fund grant. At this expiration, the grant and position will be re-evaluated based on the organization's needs. This position supports multiple sites and counties in the Northern California Region, including but not limited to San Francisco and San Bruno, CA. The scheduled hours vary between 7:00 am - 8:00 pm.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help library patrons conduct research, find books and information they need
• Instruct small groups (5-7 students) and classes (up to 25 students) regarding information, resources and help users evaluate search results
• Organize library materials so they are easy to find, maintain book collections and a neat & orderly library
• Plan programs for different audiences, such as book club and educational activities
• Develop an index database of library materials, create a system for the distribution, collection and tracking of library books in a correctional facility
• Research new culturally relevant books and materials, by reading book reviews, publishers’ announcements, and catalogs
• Choose and order new books and other materials for the library with a focus on culturally relevant materials
• Communicate and coordinate with principals and teachers in-order to create a rotating schedule for library visits within the education corridor and classroom visits at community sites, including visits to ESL specific classrooms and sites.
• Provide focused literacy supports to families, including classes on literacy in the community setting
• Create a secondary option of book requests and delivery to students within the corridor, if a visit to the library is not an option for them
• Curate book collections/displays at community sites/classrooms on a rotating basis
• Work with teachers to provide students with supplementary reading materials related to the curriculum
• Plan and coordinate events and field trips for students related to literacy 
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Advanced proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and databases
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality and take all precautions when handling sensitive information
• Ability to maintain strong and appropriate boundaries with personal identifying information when interacting with students or community or program partners, and while at any school location or community or program partner site 
• Exceptional written communication skills; ability to express complex ideas with clarity and precision in written documents 
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficient required

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with a diverse student population, including multilingual learners
• Librarian certification OR
• Experience in Librarian Services or related services
• Previous experience working in custody preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

• Frequent talking and hearing conversations
• Long periods of walking, sitting at a desk and/or computer station
• Lifting items that weigh up to 25 lbs.; reaching, bending, carrying and stooping within the daily routine of tasks and activities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is contingent upon: 

• Satisfactory results of a Live Scan (criminal background investigation)
• Successfully obtaining jail clearance for positions working in county jails or probation locations
• Submitting proof of clear TB results. Results dated within 60 days prior to hire date are acceptable

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Moderate to high noise level
• Work environment varies from site to site
• Some personal safety risk working in underserved communities
• Must be willing and able to work in a correctional facility, travel throughout the area to community sites, and travel state-wide to various locations or meetings as needed
• Up to 60% travel to Five Keys locations throughout California as needed

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

At Five Keys, we understand that when our employees grow, the agency has a greater capacity to thrive and accomplish its mission. It is for this reason that we remain committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all of our employees. These include but are not limited to: conferences, staff development training, and coaching plans that allow incumbents to grow into new positions within and across programs within the agency (i.e., programs, schools, housing).

Salary : $73,910 - $99,858