Careers at Missions Inc. Programs

Use your unique skills to make a difference.

For more than a century, Missions Inc. Programs has provided compassionate care and life-changing support to people facing some of life’s most difficult challenges. As a nonprofit with eight distinct programs, we serve over 3,000 individuals annually across multiple sites in Plymouth, St. Paul, Columbia Heights, and St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Our main campus is located on the north shore of Medicine Lake in Plymouth. It offers a natural, peaceful environment where people can pause, heal, and gain strength for a new beginning.

If you're passionate about social justice, direct service, recovery support, or simply want to use your talents to make a meaningful impact—we invite you to join our team.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Mission:
Missions Inc. Programs provides a collaborative community and safe space where people are empowered to heal and transform their lives.

Vision:
A world where every person realizes their worth and lives with dignity.

Our Core Values:

Affirm human worth
Foster self-determination
Value diversity
Seek social justice

Our Commitment to DEI & Equal Opportunity

At Missions Inc. Programs, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to who we are and how we serve. We’re committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We strive to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively uplift the voices of those who have been historically marginalized—including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and people with disabilities—and embed equity and inclusion into all aspects of our work.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equitable employment opportunities to all individuals—regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Inclusion isn't just a value—it’s how we lead, how we work, and how we grow.

Resident Advocate

Plymouth, MN

Part Time

Smith Lodge

Mid Level

Position Overview

Smith Lodge is a 21-bed transitional housing and support services program for men and women located in Plymouth, MN. The 21-bed program provides single-room and double occupancy rooms for adults (18+) of all genders in need of a healing-centered community.

Position Responsibilities

The Resident Advocate position will provide supportive services and a secure, safe environment to men and women who have chronic addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Maintain the confidentiality of all residents.
Monitor medication.
Lead or manage evening resident activities.
Assist in resident transportation.
Answer incoming calls.
Conduct random urinalysis drug/alcohol screenings.
Make a visual check of all residents and document residents’ status; complete room checks.
Provide crisis intervention.
Work with Program Manager to assist new residents; paperwork, distribute linen and personal items, provide information on available resources and options to assist residents in working on their goals and objectives.
Handle other tasks, as assigned by the Program Manager.

Experience and Qualifications

Ability to work well with people from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds to promote fairness and equality and have an awareness of culturally specific resources
Ability to maintain safety and provide appropriate and respectful services to people with substance use disorder in a substance-free board and lodging setting;
Understand substance use disorder and the needs of residents in recovery;
Maintain confidentiality, ethical boundaries and professional conduct in all interactions with residents;
Experience mediating problems using de-escalation techniques;
Computer proficiency required; including the ability to use e-mail, navigate the internet, and complete basic data entry in a database system;
CPR and medication administration certified are a plus, but training on both will be provided;

Other Requirements

Other lifting or physical requirements as added from time to time, or as required to perform the essential functions of this position, including the ability to climb (ascend and descend) a flight of stairs;
Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Compensation:

Pay range is $15.23 - $16.80, based on your prior experience. We offer .40 cents differential pay for overnight shifts and .50 for weekend shifts.

Benefits: 403(b) retirement plan after 1,000 hours worked; ESST

Hours: Weekend Overnight 12-8 AM PT relief positions available

Mission Statement:
Missions Inc. Programs provides a collaborative community and safe space where people are empowered to heal and transform their lives. Our vision is a world where every person realizes their worth and lives with dignity free from addiction and violence.

Our values are to:

Affirm human worth
Foster self-determination
Value diversity
Seek social justice

Missions Inc. Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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