Shelter Advocate

Mercy Co; Laredo (TX); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Résumé du poste

Mercy is seeking a dedicated professional to work with administrative and direct services in developing and implementing emergency shelter services, including crisis intervention, crisis counseling, intakes, assessments, orientations and cooperative living agreements.

Experience in human services or equivalent life experience is preferred; bilingual abilities and a valid driver’s license are a plus. The role requires rotating shifts, extended hours as needed, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Experience/education in human services or equivalent life experience.
• Prefer knowledge or experience with residential care settings.
• Prefer knowledge or experience in crisis intervention/counseling.
• Strong household management capabilities; ability to rotate shifts and extended hours as needed.
• Ability to lift and push 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bilingual preferred. Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsabilités

• Developing and implementing emergency shelter services including crisis intervention and crisis counseling.
• Conducting intakes and assessments to determine client needs.
• Providing orientations and developing cooperative living agreements with residents.
• Collaborating with a caring team to support clients in crisis and help ensure safe housing solutions.

Connaissances

Crisis intervention

Crisis counseling

Intakes

Assessments

Orientations

Cooperative living agreements

Bilingual

Basic computer skills

Formation

Human services education

Outils

Basic computer skills

Description du poste

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

Responsible 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:

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 Other: Bilingual preferred. Valid drivers 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.