Working with children and families is a work of HEART!

With a career at the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. Since 1986, the Crisis Nursery has been partnering with families in crisis, offering wrap-around support so that children remain safe and families can thrive. Our trained Social Workers, Counselors, Therapists, and Support Staff provide nurturing, trauma-informed care to thousands of children and caregivers each year throughout our region. You can learn more about our employment opportunities and how to apply below!

Join our compassionate team as we pursue our mission to prevent child abuse and neglect!

All staff must be at least 21 years of age and have at least a HS education or GED. We prefer our staff to have paid experience caring for children from birth to age 12 on their resumes. Higher pay is offered for staff with greater education or experience than the minimum.

For questions, please email employment@crisisnurserykids.org

Respite Team

While the following describe the roles we have in the Nursery, we are unable to post specific openings and schedules. Interested persons may submit an application and be considered for the positions for which they are qualified at the time of the application.

Overnight Child Specialist – HS education or GED required.  
Status:  Part Time, Full Time as available. This is a wakeful overnight shift: 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Child Specialist – HS education or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.
Status: Part Time, Full Time as available. Positions include these shifts: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. and/or 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Child and Family Specialist – Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a closely related field.  Master’s degree is a plus. 
Status:  Part Time, Full Time as available. Positions include these shifts: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. and/or 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Family Care Specialist – Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a closely related field.  Master’s degree is a plus. 
Status:  Part Time, Full Time as available. Position hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Family Empowerment Professionals Team

Family Empowerment Social Worker, MSW required, license preferred 

Family Empowerment Counselor – Master’s degree in Counseling required, license preferred

Status:  Full Time as available. M- F days, occasional evening or weekend for special events.  

Child Therapy Team

Registered Art Therapist, Masters Degree in Counseling or Social Work, with professional licensure LCSW or LPC, (ATR) with board certification preferred (ATR-BC)

Registered Play Therapist, Masters Degree in Counseling or Social Work, with professional licensure LCSW or LPC, RPT (Registered Play Therapist preferred)

Staff Benefits

Read about our fabulous benefits at St. Louis Crisis Nursery for full-time and part-time staff below.