Why Work With Us

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. Learn more about our employment opportunities and how to apply below.

Who We Are

The Crisis Nursery provides short-term temporary shelter for children whose families are experiencing a crisis. Our staff welcomes these little ones as they come in, offering comfort, stories, bubble baths, hot food, playtime, and, most of all, safety. We provide Art, Play, and Music Therapy as part of our holistic care to minimize the adverse effects of traumatic situations or experiences.

We are not a daycare! Our staff undergo extensive paid training so they can interact in a therapeutic and nurturing manner with children trying to cope with a stressful reality. We look for patient, hard-working, and compassionate people who understand that every child needs the best we have to offer, so we only hire the very best.

Are you a caring person with a positive outlook and a passion for child abuse prevention? The Crisis Nursery may be your next step to a fulfilling career!

Where We Are

The Crisis Nursery has five Nurseries employing Child Specialists, Child and Family Specialists, and Overnight Child Specialists. Our Nurseries operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year throughout St. Louis and St. Charles counties:

Crisis Nursery Centene Center, located in South St. Louis City
Crisis Nursery North, located near Christian Hospital
Crisis Nursery West, located in St. Charles City
Crisis Nursery St. Charles, located near St. Joseph’s Health Center in St. Charles
Crisis Nursery Wentzville, located near St. Joseph’s Health Center in Wentzville

The Nursery also has 11 Family Empowerment Centers in St. Louis, St. Charles Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties that serve as a home base for our Family Empowerment Counselors who support and assist families in creating a stable environment for their children. Our counselors affect change in family dynamics through counseling, community referrals, home visitation, parent education, and intervening early to minimize risk factors for children.

Insurance benefits
*All insurance begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
*Four (4) Healthcare plans through United HealthCare– The Crisis Nursery pays 90% of the premium - for a cost as low as $50.47 per month for staff only coverage
*2 Dental plans + a Vision plan to choose from - all through United HealthCare
*100% Paid Life Insurance through the Hartford of $30,000 for each full-time staff!
*Supplemental life insurance available to new staff, to purchase up to $80,000 for self, up to $30,000 for spouse and up to $10,000 for children
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
*25 days the very first 12 months of employment, jumps to 27 days beginning your second year!
*Available to use after 90 days
*Floating Holidays, bereavement, and more
Paid, Career - Building Training provided by Licensed Clinical Professionals
A variety of schedules to meet your needs and availability
Referral bonus
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistant Program for staff and household members
- Professional Development and Networking
- Paid, Career - Building Training provided by Licensed Clinical Professionals
- A variety of schedules to meet your availability
- Referral bonus