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.

Shelter Advocate

Plymouth, MN

Part Time

Home Free Shelter

Mid Level

Position Summary

Missions Inc. Programs is looking for applicants for Shelter Advocates, relief staff, at its Home Free shelter for women, identifying individuals and their children fleeing domestic abuse. Home Free is a 30-bed shelter that provides immediate safety, advocacy, support, and information for women and children who have had to flee their homes due to domestic violence.

Position Responsibilities

Provide advocacy, crisis intervention, support, information, and access to resources appropriate to the needs of victims of domestic violence.
Provide individual and class advocacy with social service, mental health, medical and criminal justice systems on behalf of our residents.
Facilitate cooperative living in the shelter through house meetings, conflict resolution, and by modeling cooperative and supportive behavior.
Assist in the ongoing development and maintenance of resource files.
Provide coverage for 24-hour crisis intervention, information, referral telephone service and business lines.
Provide transportation for residents, housekeeping, and complete daily record-keeping while maintaining the confidentiality of all residents.
Coordinate departure plans and safety plans with residents leaving the shelter.
Work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds and have an awareness of culturally specific resources.

Experience and Qualifications

An understanding of and sensitivity to the unique problems encountered by women/women identifying and children needing shelter and advocacy services;
Knowledge of social service, welfare, mental health, and criminal justice systems pertinent to the needs of domestic violence survivors;
The ability to respond to people in crisis with appropriate listening and intervention skills;
Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 35 pounds; be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb (ascend and descend) several flights of stairs;
Valid Minnesota driver’s license and an insurable driving record;
Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

Compensation And benefits

Hour pay range is $18.00-$21.00. We offer .40 cents differential pay for overnight and .50 cents for weekend shifts.

At least one evening shift from 4 PM to 12 AM is required for this position.

Benefits include ESST and the potential to participate in our 403b plan if you work 1,000 hours in a year

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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