Resident Advocate

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.

• 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 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.

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: This position is not benefits eligible

Hours: Evening 4pm-12am, 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