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Manager, Social Services Programs-Women's and Children Division
City of St. Louis
Human Services - Women & Children Services
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full Time
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February 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team that provides counseling, classes, and support for women and children affected by domestic violence at a shelter in St. Louis.
The manager oversees staff schedules, ensures smooth daily operations, and delivers therapeutic sessions to help vulnerable families.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in social services, a passion for helping survivors of abuse, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and three years of related experience in social services
- Valid Missouri professional mental health therapy license (e.g., LSW, LMFT, LPC) or provisional license with supervision
- Knowledge of domestic violence issues preferred
- Ability to supervise direct care staff, manage schedules, and cover shifts
- Experience planning, directing, and coordinating community or social service programs
- Skills in overseeing program operations, staff, and budgets for vulnerable populations
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for supervision of therapeutic services and the provision of psychoeducational classes and counseling for women and children impacted by domestic violence.
This position is also responsible for supervision of direct care staff, scheduling direct-reports and managing shift coverage.
This position is located at the Kathy J. Weinman Domestic Violence Shelter, within the department of Human Services.
Must be flexible to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Alternative hours can be negotiated between the employee and the Division Manager.
The typical starting salary is $59,696 - $71,635 annually depending upon the candidates qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visithttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Requirements
Plan, direct, and coordinate community or social service programs.
Oversee daily program operations, staff, and budgets to assist vulnerable
populations.Ensure compliance with program and funders, analyze community needs, and supervise social worker or counseling interns.
Provide therapeutic individual, group, and family sessions to clients.
Qualifications
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree and three years of related experience, with a preferred knowledge of domestic violence.Must Posses a valid professional mental health therapy license issued by the State of Missouri, such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Provisional License with current supervision is acceptable.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.
The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.
After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.
Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website atwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis.
We only accept On-line applications.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St.
Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.
Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.St.
Louis CountyDivision of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105(314) 615-5429Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703www.stlouiscountymo.gov
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