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St. Luke's Hospital - MO
Chesterfield, Missouri

Social Worker I - Adult Down Syndrome Center

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Job Posting

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time.

St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing social work services to clients of the Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome. Assesses, plans, and coordinates services to meet each individual's unique and complex needs by addressing biopsychosocial factors and available resources across the continuum of care. This position is also responsible for planning and implementing Wellness Center programs for clients and parents/caregivers, focusing on safety, overall wellness, social engagement, and quality of life. Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to enhancing individual well-being and supporting community health. Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs all duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements

Education: MSW in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

Experience: Experience working with individuals with Down Syndrome or other developmental disabilities, is strongly preferred.

Benefits for a Better You

  • Day one benefits package
  • Pension Plan & 401K
  • Competitive compensation
  • FSA & HSA options
  • PTO programs available
  • Education Assistance

Why You Belong Here

You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Luke’s family to be a part of making life better for our patients, their families, and one another.

Key Responsibilities

Provide social work services to adults with Down syndrome by assessing individual needs and coordinating care and resources across the continuum. Plan and implement wellness programs for clients and caregivers that promote safety, overall wellness, social engagement, and quality of life, while collaborating with the healthcare team.

Requirements

A Master of Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. Experience working with people with Down syndrome or other developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial AssessmentCare PlanningService CoordinationDevelopmental Disabilities SupportDown Syndrome SupportWellness Program PlanningProgram ImplementationCaregiver SupportPatient AdvocacyResource CoordinationSafety Planning

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 26% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
52%
Loan repayment
28%
Sign-on bonus
24%
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Chesterfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$491k
Typical market rent
$1,767/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About St. Luke's Hospital - MO

Hospitals and Health Care
Chesterfield, MO
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Day one benefits package
Pension Plan & 401K
Competitive compensation
FSA & HSA options
PTO programs available
Education Assistance