Supported Page - (Supported Employment Applicant Pool)

Sno-Isle Libraries is accepting applications to the Supported Page pool through May 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Applications must be completed and submitted prior to 11:59 p.m. on the closing date to be considered.

Location: Multiple Locations
Pay Range: $17.09 - $23.59 hourly
Job Status: Part-Time
Hours per Week: 9-15
Employment Type: Regular
FLSA: Non-exempt

The Supported Page position is part of Sno-Isle Libraries Supported Employment Program for individuals with developmental disabilities who are supported by a job coach. 
 
For questions about these opportunities or the Supported Employment Program, please contact Miranda Blum ([email protected]).

Job Summary

This position performs the support tasks described below to contribute to a library’s effective operation.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.

Essential Functions

The following tasks are typically performed daily and support access to library materials for customers:

• Refer to a printed list and retrieve library materials from that list.
• Shelve library materials in different collections following guidelines for how to organize them alphabetically and/or numerically depending on the type of item.
• Double check the organization of materials on the shelves to ensure they are in the correct place.
• Help keep the library tidy and welcoming through tasks such as straightening materials on shelves, placing materials that have been left out into return bins, and pushing in chairs at tables.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as assigned.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified applicants who are active clients of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), currently receiving and who will maintain employment support from a County-contracted Employment Service Provider.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this position is performed in a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment and will involve interacting with coworkers and customers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must identify and organize library materials such as books, audiobooks, and DVDs based on small-print numbers and letters; and move materials to different parts of the building.

Visit https://youtu.be/PqKH5D2ERB4 for a video demonstration of the job tasks.

Application and Interview Process

Applications are accepted twice per year, in May and November. Applications will be reviewed the following month and applicants will be notified if their application is accepted into the pool or not. When a Supported Page opportunity becomes available, retained applicants interested in that location will be notified and offered an interview. Applications are retained for one year, after which applicants are notified to submit an updated application in order to remain in the pool.

Placement is not guaranteed, and if there are many candidates for one opportunity then the top candidates based on interest and relevant experience may be interviewed. Our goal is to hire employees who will be successful and happy with their work responsibilities and the work environment, for whom the support their supervisor and job coach can provide will create a positive and productive experience for everyone.

Accommodations

Please contact [email protected] if you have questions about accommodations for the application or interview process for this opportunity.

Application

Please complete the online application to be considered for this opportunity, including a resume and cover letter. Answer the following questions in your cover letter:

1. Why are you interested in this Supported Page position at Sno-Isle Libraries?
2. What types of work do you enjoy doing most?
3. What are your greatest strengths?
4. What is something you're really proud of accomplishing? Why are you so proud of it?

You will also be asked to provide your DDA case number and contact information for your job coach.

If you do not have previous work experience, please enter “not applicable” in the employment fields on the application.

Interviews

If offered an interview, it will take place at the location where the candidate would work. Interviews involve a few questions from the hiring team, which will be sent to the candidate and job coach about a week in advance so they have a chance to prepare, followed by a working interview where the candidate will be provided with instructions to complete some tasks related to the work this Supported Page will perform. The job coach is encouraged to be present and support their client during both parts of the interview.

Hiring

After all interviews have been completed, the hiring team will identify one or more top candidates for the opportunity and complete reference checks for them. Once the selected candidate has accepted an offer of hire, all other candidates will be notified that the position has been filled.

The job coach will be onsite during all shifts initially and fade to being present as needed to support the employee’s continuing success.

We Value Lived Experience

Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.

We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.

Benefits

All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno-isle.org/employment.