Library Social Worker
This position is employed
by the Wilder Foundation with a full-time assignment at Saint Paul
libraries. The incumbent is moving out of
state. Posting is here. Deadline is Sep 1.
- The
position is a partnership of Wilder and SPPL to address social
determinants of health by providing outreach to library patrons who may
benefit from information and referral to services such as basic needs,
housing, or physical and mental health care.
- Provide
support & mentoring to children, adults and families to navigate
community resources.
- Work
as part of the library team, with families and community members to assist
people in accessing needed resources.
- Provide
consultation and training to library staff, community liaisons, and other
partners.
- When
indicated, provide initial mental health screenings and support
individuals in accessing services.
- MSW
degree and MN LGSW or LICSW licensure required.
Library Community
Services Coordinator
This position coordinates
and supervises the team of Community Specialists (formerly referred to as
Cultural Liaisons), including managing the implementation and evaluation of
several high priority grant-funded projects and initiatives. The incumbent recently
received an internal promotion.
Posting is here. Deadline
is Sept 8.
- Community
specialists work through a "culture and community first"
approach to providing relevant presence, information, services, programs
and language skills to members of varied cultural communities - both from
within library locations in Saint Paul and outreach and engagement beyond
library locations.
- This
work requires an intentionally relational and thoughtful approach to
developing and managing community collaboration opportunities throughout
the city of Saint Paul.
- This
role works closely with city and community leaders inside and outside the
library to make appropriate decisions about available resources as aligned
with library priorities.
- SPPL currently has Community Specialists serving the
Hmong, Karen, Latinx, Somali, Black/African American, and Amharic-speaking
Ethiopian communities.
- Learn more about SPPL's Culture-First Community Services
work here.
The list generated for this position will be used to fill any
other openings in this job title that may occur over the next year, including
community services coordinator roles focused on workforce development and other
community learning initiatives. Therefore, candidates who may be a fit for
other types of community services coordination roles in a library setting are
encouraged to apply and get on the eligibility list, even if the current
opening is not a best fit.
Digital Navigator
As part of a pilot of
innovative service models to meet digital equity needs in our city, SPPL is
hiring two Digital Navigators. These
are 0.8 positions (32 hrs/wk) that are grant-funded through June 30,
2022. SPPL intends to seek grant funds to continue the positions when the
current funding expires. Posting is here. Deadline is Sep 8.
- The
Digital Navigator positions provide individualized or small group
assistance to community members who need affordable home internet service,
affordable internet-capable devices, and/or coaching in introductory
digital skills to become effective home internet users.
- This
assistance is provided by telephone but may also include email, text,
video chat, and other communication methods that work for the
learner.
- One-on-one
and small group in-person sessions may be provided depending on library
service pandemic levels.
- The
Digital Navigator’s work is part of the Saint Paul Public Library’s
efforts to ensure equitable internet access for all residents,
particularly those experiencing lower levels of home connectivity.
