Organization: JFS

Location: 10950 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146

Status: Full-time, exempt

Salary: $130,000 – $140,000

Supervisory scope: Clinical Services, Older Adult Services, Child Abuse Prevention Program, and Food Pantry

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Our Mission

Inspired by Jewish tradition to make the world a better place, JFS empowers and supports people in need to meet their challenges.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be the strategic engine behind our clinical services, older adult support, child abuse prevention initiatives, and food pantry, ensuring our community receives equitable, research-based, and life-changing services.

Why Join Us?

Executive Impact: Set the strategic direction for an agency with a deep history and a bold future.Culture of Excellence: Lead a high-performing team in an environment that values professional growth and data-driven impact.Holistic Benefits: We care for you so you can care for others. Enjoy paid Jewish and federal holidays, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401k/Roth plans, pet insurance, and more.

Your Role

Strategic Architect: Identify community needs and design evidence-based scalable interventions.Inspirational Leader: Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of directors and managers.Resource Catalyst: Partner on funding initiatives that fuel our mission.Community Ambassador: Represent JFS to government bodies, partners, and the board to advocate for sustainable change.

Who You Are

The Expert: You hold a master’s or PhD in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.The Veteran: You have 10+ years of social service management experience.The Strategist: You are a master of fiscal oversight and long-range planning.The Data & Process Thinker: You lead impact reporting, Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) efforts, and compliance with accreditation.The Communicator: You have excellent writing and communication skills.

Why JFS now?

JFS is at a transformative juncture. We serve the community with kindness, and we believe that same kindness must start within our own walls. JFS is a place where your expertise is respected, and your voice matters. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment where "leadership" is focused on empowering staff and helping everyone succeed. Join us as we improve the world, starting with a workplace that celebrates dignity, balance, transparency, and mutual respect.

Apply Today

Learn more about our impact at www.jfsstl.org.

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