Posted 3 Nov 2026 (3 days ago) · Job 43876 · Read from the employer's Workday site, last checked 6 Nov 2026, 23:34 UTC

Shelter Advocate

Mercy · Mercy Ministry - Laredo

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What the posting says

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Employment typeStated
Full time
Work arrangementStated
On-site
ShiftStated
rotating

Strong household management capabilities. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work extended hours as needed. Ability to liftfrom the posting

EducationStated
['professional certificate']

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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting

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  • Human services education or equivalent life experiencerequired

    Educational experience in human services or equivalent life experiencesfrom the posting

  • Household managementrequired

    Strong household management capabilitiesfrom the posting

  • Shift flexibilityrequired

    Ability to work rotating shiftsfrom the posting

  • Physical strengthrequired

    Ability to lift and push 50 poundsfrom the posting

  • Basic computer skillsrequired

    Basic computer skillsfrom the posting

  • Residential care settings knowledge or experiencepreferred

    Prefer knowledge and/or experience with residential care settingsfrom the posting

  • Crisis intervention and counselingpreferred

    Prefer knowledge and/or experience in crisis intervention and/or crisis counselingfrom the posting

  • Bilingual proficiencypreferred

    Bilingual preferredfrom the posting

  • Valid driver's licensepreferred

    Valid drivers license preferredfrom the posting

Read the full posting as the employer wrote it

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.

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