Shelter Advocate - Ministry of Laredo

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.

Qualifications

Education:

Licensure:

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.

Certifications:

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 Education:

Preferred Licensure:

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 drivers license preferred.

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