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Shelter Advocate

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Don't let the qualifications list intimidate you. If you feel like this could be you, we want to hear from you. We'd rather meet someone with the right heart for this work and help them grow into the rest. What You'll Do Provide day-to-day support to shelter residents Assist with daily living needs and routines De-escalate conflict and crisis moments Build trusting relationships that support the case management process Help maintain a safe and respectful shelter environment What We Expect Patient, steady, and non-judgmental with young women who've faced real hardship Comfortable with shift-based direct-care work A team player who communicates clearly with case managers and shelter leadership Qualifications Experience in direct care, youth work, or residential support preferred High school diploma or equivalent required CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain one Lived experience with housing instability is valued, not required If this sounds like you — even if you don't check every box — we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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