What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Waiting Room Coordinator (NCS) - Circuit Court for Baltimore City position at City of Baltimore, MD?
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
POSTING DATE: 4/17/2025
SALARY RANGE: $37,965.00 - $43,781.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Family Division of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a Children’s Waiting Room Coordinator. The incumbent will report to the Associate Administrator of the Family Division.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversight and interaction with children of all ages in a childcare-like setting
- Plan activities to promote social, intellectual, and physical growth
- Encourage cooperative social behavior through games, group projects, art activities, music, interactive play, etc.
- Maintain cleanliness of Children’s Waiting Room and toys
- Semi-annual inventory of toys and art supplies
- Maintain records and provide quarterly statistics to the Associate Administrator
- Provide backup for front counter walk-ins and answer telephones when there are no children in Children’s Waiting Room
- Assist with such other duties as assigned by the Associate Administrator
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have 3 years of experience working with children in a daycare center or after-school program.
OR
EQUIVALENCY NOTES: Have an Associate of Arts degree in early childhood education may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of development and behavior in children
- Ability to plan activities for children of a wide range of ages
- Knowledge of, and ability to care for, infants and toddlers who have not been toilet trained
- Basic understanding of trauma and secondhand trauma and their effect on children’s behavior
- Ability to interact with the public in a professional manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment
BENEFITS
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:
https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $37,965 - $43,781
