Shelter Advocate - Ministry of Laredo

About the role

Responsible for working with administrative and direct services in developing and implementing emergency shelter services, including crisis intervention, crisis counseling, intakes, assessments, orientations, and cooperative living agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement emergency shelter services
• Provide crisis intervention and crisis counseling
• Conduct intakes, assessments, and orientations
• Establish and maintain cooperative living agreements
• Collaborate with administrative and direct service teams

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