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.

SUD Technician

Plymouth, MN

Part Time

JRC

Mid Level

If you are interested in joining a team of collaborative, compassionate individuals committed to serving those early on in their recovery journey, we have an opportunity for you!

We are looking for Part Time, evening candidates.

Judy Retterath Withdrawal Management Center (formerly Mission Care Detox Center), opened in 1978 as Minnesota’s first licensed detoxification program. Forty years later, our facility continues to be a leader and innovator in Minnesota’s early recovery community, operating as one of the state’s first withdrawal management programs.

Position Responsibilities

Be sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of patients and their families, and act in ways that project fairness and equality.
Be sensitive to the mental health needs and stressors impacting patients and provide person-centered patient support during their managed withdrawal.
Facilitate clinical operations, including phone screening, meal, and snack services, greeting patients, preliminary intake processes, and preparing high-quality and welcoming sleeping/healing spaces for all clients.
Admit and discharge patients according to established procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
Collect patient data and insurance information in the record using the Electronic Health Records database.
Orient patients to unit rules, procedures, and Client Rights.
Observe and chart patient behaviors.
Conduct routine checks of the facility and patients.
Follow the nurse's directions in carrying out nursing procedures and participate in programming as requested, including routine vital checks of patients.
Attend all staff meetings, in-service training, and quarterly emergency procedure reviews.
Actively participate in shift change reports.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in an addiction treatment facility or experience working in the substance use disorder and mental health field is a plus.
Upon employment, successful completion of Judy Retterath Withdrawal Management Center training, including the ability to perform basic health assessment, first aid, client care functions, adolescent development, and special needs of seniors.
Computer proficiency is required, including the ability to use e-mail, navigate the internet, and complete basic data entry in an electronic health record system.
Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.

Salary: starts at $17.00/h with differentials for the following shifts:

Evening Weekdays $1.00

Overnight Weekdays $2.00

AM Weekends $0.75

Evening Weekends $2.00

Overnight Weekends $3.00

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Shifts Available: Evenings - 3pm to 11:30pm. Every Tuesday with alternating Friday and Monday shifts. No weekends.

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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