Shelter Advocate/Full-time/Laredo, TX

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Mercy Ministry - Laredo Until 9/27/2026 First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

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:

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.

About this role

Summary

Develop and implement emergency shelter services, including crisis counseling and assessments.

Job title

Shelter Advocate

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Laredo, TX, on-site with some flexibility

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

computer skillscrisis intervention

Preferred skills

bilingualresidential care experiencedriver's license

Specializations

crisis interventionemergency shelterassessmentcounselingresidential care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Laredo, TX, USA

On-site City