Shelter Advocate - Ministry of Laredo

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:
• 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 shiftsAbility 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.

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.