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

Columbia Heights, MN

Part Time

Mission Heights

Mid Level

Position Summary

Mission Heights Supportive Housing Program features 14 beds with two accompanied 2-bedroom apartments located in Columbia Heights, MN. The 14-bed lodge provides single-room occupancy for adult clients (18+) of all genders who range in their backgrounds, including substance use and/or mental illness, homelessness, domestic violence, or other forms of trauma. All need a healing-centered place of belonging.

This position will provide supportive services and a secure, safe environment for residents; maintain the confidentiality of all residents; monitor medication; assist in resident transportation; answer incoming calls; conduct random urinalysis drug/alcohol screenings; make a visual check of all residents and document residents’ status; assist with meals; provide crisis intervention; complete clerical and other tasks; work well with people from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds, and have an awareness of culturally specific resources.

Position Responsibilities

Have complete knowledge of emergency procedures and all forms that accompany these procedures and attend quarterly emergency procedures reviews.
Maintain confidentiality of all residents in accordance with confidentiality laws.
Uphold the policies and procedures of the program and of Missions. Inc.
Attendance at staff meetings and in-service training.
Assist in resident transportation.
Answer incoming telephone calls.
Monitor medication and note any discrepancies in the daily and medication logs.
Conduct random urinalysis drug/alcohol screenings.
Make a visual check of residents and document residents’ status.
Complete a building check three times per shift.
Conduct bedroom inspections.
Provide individual and class advocacy with social services, economic assistance, mental health, medical, and criminal justice systems on behalf of residents.
Coordinate recreational and group activities with residents.
Complete intake with residents and ensures that each new resident is oriented into the program.
Assign room; distribute linen and personal items to new residents. Provide information on available resources and options to assist residents in designing their goals and objectives.
Review goals sheets bi-weekly with assigned residents and document in-progress notes.
Update resident progress notes as needed with other pertinent information.
Complete pre-admission interview forms with potential residents and coordinate intakes.
Develop and maintain resource information.
Facilitate groups.
Complete clerical and other tasks as requested by the Program Manager.

Experience and Qualifications

An understanding and sensitivity to the unique problems encountered by people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance use disorder;
Have an excellent working knowledge of AA/NA and other recovery programs;
Computer proficiency required; including the ability to use e-mail, navigate the internet, and complete basic data entry in a database system;
The ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds;
An awareness of culturally specific resources;
Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb (ascend and descend) flights of stairs;
Understand substance use disorder and the needs of residents in recovery.

Compensation
Hourly wage: $15.23 - 16.80/hour depending on experience and qualifications. We offer .40 cents differential pay for overnight shifts and .50 cents for weekend shifts.

Hours available for overnights and weekend, PT shifts

Mission Statement:

Missions Inc. Programs provide 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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