ABOUT THE LIBRARY: At the Cambridge Public Library, we welcome all, inspire minds and empower community. We support a Cambridge where everyone has equitable opportunities to learn, people live their best lives, and democracy thrives. Since 1889, the Cambridge Public Library has been a place of learning and community where all are welcome to expand their horizons. Through the Main Library and six neighborhood branches — Boudreau, Central Square, Collins, O’Connell, O’Neill, and Valente — the Library operates as a unified system to offer free library services and programs to residents.
ABOUT THE ROLE: The Cambridge Public Library with its seven locations and mission of service to all is an important pathway for delivery of social services to the public. In partnership with Library and City staff, the Library Social Worker will foster equity and access to behavioral health, substance misuse, housing, employment, education, and other resources by engaging vulnerable populations at the Library and in the community. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Libraries.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
Resource provision and navigation:
Training and Education:
General Responsibilities:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience: A Master’s degree in Social Work required. Current and valid licensure in Social Work by the Massachusetts Board of Registration is required. Four years full time experience or equivalent part-time professional experience as a licensed social worker working with high-risk populations such as people experiencing homelessness, at risk youth and victims of trauma. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training and/or experience may be substituted for the years of experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience developing programs and services in a public library or service delivery organization, including working with community partners such as schools, nonprofits, and other government agencies. Experience in or familiarity with public policy, public health, the City of Cambridge and community relations. Fluency in a language in addition to English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including office equipment such as computers, scanners, AV equipment, and mobile devices; pay close attention to details and concentrate on work; communicate effectively and exchange accurate information with coworkers and members of the public; read and organize written material.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in assigned area, including office areas, training rooms, library and city locations including outside venues as necessary. Normal office exposure to noise and interruptions.
SCHEDULE: 37.5 hours per week. Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. A flexible schedule is required, including working evenings or weekends in support of programs and events.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
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ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve -- one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.