Shelter Advocate/Full-time/Laredo, TX
Summary
Provides crisis intervention, shelter intakes, and counseling for individuals in a residential care setting, ensuring safe and cooperative living environments.
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OverviewResponsible for working with administrative and direct services in developing and implementing emergency shelter services, i.e. crisis intervention, crisis counseling, intakes, assessments, orientations and cooperative living agreements.
Position Details:
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent life experience.
Experience: Educational experience in human services or equivalent life experiences. Prefer knowledge and/or experience with residential care settings.
Prefer knowledge and/or experience in crisis intervention and/or crisis counseling.
Other: 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 Experience: Prefer knowledge and/or experience with residential care settings.
Prefer knowledge and/or experience in crisis intervention and/or crisis counseling.
Preferred Certifications:
Preferred Other: Bilingual preferred.
Valid driver's license preferred.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.