Shelter Advocate

Mercy; Laredo (TX); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy is seeking a team member to develop and implement emergency shelter services, including crisis intervention and counseling. Responsibilities include intakes, assessments, orientations, and cooperative living agreements in a dynamic shelter program.

The role requires experience in human services, preference for those with residential care exposure. Strong household management and the ability to work rotating shifts and extended hours are desired.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement emergency shelter services, including crisis intervention and crisis counseling.
• Conduct intakes, assessments, and orientations; establish cooperative living agreements.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Crisis counseling

Bilingual

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Shift work

Educación

Human services education or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.