Missions Inc. Programs, with more than a century of experience in Human Services, has an exciting new position at our Smith Lodge program. We are seeking an experienced individual to serve as a Resident Advocate for daytime, evening and weekend shifts, helping us to provide a safe, purposeful environment while providing critical support to residents. Candidates who are interested in having a positive impact on those in recovery are encouraged to apply!

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.
• 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 differential pay for weekend and overnight shifts.

Benefits

Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, 403b retirement account and PTO. PT positions receive short-term disability and 403b retirement account with employer contribution after 1,000 hours worked.

If you would like to apply, visit our website at https://www.missionsinc.org/resident-advocate-smith-lodge/

to learn more about us and to fill out an application to include with your resume and cover letter.

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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.23 - $16.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55441: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person