What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time MSW or Masters level Counselor position at Saint Louis Crisis Nursery?
Masters level Social Worker or Counselor – professional opportunity!
The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is looking to expand our team & our impact in the region…
Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career, further develop your skill set, and impact real change in your community? The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery Family Empowerment Program is a dynamic team of social workers and counselors dedicated to helping families move from crisis to safety & stability. Our team is known within the communities we serve for providing culturally responsive home & office-based crisis intervention, trauma informed counseling, parenting support, community outreach, and advocacy on behalf of underserved families.
For 38 years, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery has been partnering with families in crisis, offering wrap around support so that families remain intact, and children thrive. Our outcomes consistently show that families who engage in services have a reduced risk for child abuse & neglect and greater stability.
We offer a fast-paced, collaborative work environment, with caseloads that include both crisis intervention and longer-term counseling clients, as well as the opportunity to facilitate parent education groups, conduct community outreach, and support parents on site at partner agencies.
Here’s what our families are saying about us:
“You have been such a blessing to me and my kids. Without your support this year I would have probably given up and let my kids go [into foster care].” - recent program graduate
“I really appreciate everything you have done to help me and my kids. I’m able to be here for them in a way I wasn’t before.” - recent program graduate
“It means so much just to speak to real people that actually take your situation seriously and help you right away. I don’t know what we would have done without the Crisis Nursery.” - recent Crisis Intervention client
Benefits of Full Time Staff Include:
Extensive initial on-boarding process and ongoing opportunities for professional development throughout the year
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with United HealthCare starts after only 30 days, with the Nursery covering $5,500 of the cost annually for every full-time employee!
Fully paid $30,000 life insurance policy for all full-time staff!
Paid Time Off starts accruing your first day and accrues to 25 days the very first year!
Retirement plan, floating holidays and more!
Qualifications for the position include:
Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, license preferred.
Minimum 1 year Home Visiting Experience preferred
Community Outreach experience preferred
Work details:
Schedule: Monday – Friday daytime, with flexible scheduling available.
This position is based out of our City Outreach Center on Grand Avenue just down from the Fabulous Fox Theater, with some limited remote work available
Starting pay based on experience and credentials
Agency Overview
The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is an independent, not-for-profit agency committed to preventing child abuse and neglect by providing family support and short-term, emergency shelter for children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with emergencies or who are in crisis.
Founded in 1986, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery has become a cornerstone in the fight against child abuse and neglect. In addition to the direct care of the children, the Crisis Nursery gives ongoing support and follow-up care to families and serves as a child/family advocate within the social services system.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Is your Master's degree in either Counseling or Social Work? Requirement of our funder.
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Home Visiting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,500 - $50,000
