Shelter Advocate - Ministry of Laredo
Mercy · Laredo, TX · 1 wk ago
LegalFull-time
About the role
Responsible for working with administrative and direct services in developing and implementing emergency shelter services.
Responsibilities
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis counseling
- Intakes
- Assessments
- Orientations
- Cooperative living agreements
Requirements
- Educational experience in human services or equivalent life experiences
- Strong household management capabilities
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Ability to work extended hours as needed
- Ability to lift and push 50 pounds
- Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and/or experience with residential care settings
- Knowledge and/or experience in crisis intervention and/or crisis counseling
- Bilingual
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Tuition support
- Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period