Community Resources Specialist - PT

the city of covina is currently accepting applications for the position of community resources specialist. Currently there are 2 vacancies within the library services division. Seeking dynamic individuals that can support community programming and literacy services at the covina public library.

under general supervision, performs a wide variety of responsible functions in the parks and recreation and library services department, including assisting, planning, coordinating, and implementing programs, services and activities for the community; incumbents may be assigned to the senior services, youth sports, recreation services, community relations, or the covina public library divisions; depending on the area of assignment, assists with developing program content, provides public assistance, including explanation of activities and programs, registration for programs, oversees facility rentals, and participates in set-up and tear down of events;

performs other related duties as required.

the community resources specialist is the journey level class responsible for performing a wide variety of community services support functions in all divisions of the parks & recreation and library services department. This class is distinguished from the next higher classification of the recreation coordinator in that the latter is responsible for the daily operations of one or more department programs or activities.

receives general supervision from a recreation coordinator or a parks and recreation supervisor or library services supervisor. Exercises functional and technical supervision over community resources assistants i-ii, community resource aides and assigned volunteers.

(include but are not limited to the following)

• performs a wide variety of responsible functions which may include assisting, planning, coordinating, and implementing activities, programs and services depending on the function assigned; performs duties associated with the classes and programs offered, special events.
• responds to public inquiries about programs made by telephone, correspondence or at the public counter, and assists with registering the public for programs.
• assists in the development and recommendation of new programs; helps to review and evaluate current programs; orders equipment, supplies for activities, special events and excursions; assists with budget coordination by monitoring expenses, collecting data and organizing material; prepares schedules; collects fees; issues receipts.
• completes necessary reports and develops documentation for assigned programs.
• monitors and inspects facilities and equipment; sets up tables, chairs, and rooms for special events; opens and closes facility; performs minor maintenance as needed.

position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, documents, and equipment weighing 25 pounds or more is also required.

Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. Additionally, the incumbent may work outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold.

some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

the following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.

any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a community resources specialist. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of two years of responsible experience in recreation, library, teen or senior program coordination or a related field, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class c california driver's license.

basic principles, practices and philosophies for assisting with various community, recreational, or library programs; methods and techniques of supervising volunteers; basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including sb 198; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office practices, methods and equipment, including a computer and applicable software;

methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper english, spelling and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

assist in all areas of activity programming as it relates to various community, recreational or library…