Advocate

Job Details Job Location: Melrose, MA 02180 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $19.57 - $19.57 Hourly Job Shift: Afternoon/Evening Shift Position Summary: Family Advocate YPLP Advocates are key members of a supportive, trauma-informed team that works directly with teen parents and their children in a residential setting. Each Advocate manages a caseload of up to four families, helping them achieve treatment goals through consistent support, advocacy, and structured guidance. The ideal candidate is patient, empathetic, detail-focused, and skilled at finding solutions to challenges. This role is 75% documentation and case coordination, with the remainder focused on safety, daily engagement, and creating a stable, nurturing environment. Advocates must be able to build healthy relationships, respond to crises, and maintain a strong sense of structure and accountability. We are looking for two candidates to work the following schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 3PM- 11PM. Core Responsibilities Case Management: Complete intakes, assessments, weekly meetings, goal tracking, treatment plans, and referrals for assigned families. Documentation: Maintain accurate records (progress notes, communication logs, incident reports, medication logs, etc.). Safety & Supervision: Ensure resident and facility safety at all times; lead structured activities and enforce program rules. Crisis Response: Intervene using trauma-informed strategies and report concerns promptly. Daily Support: Transport residents, assist with chores, supervise childcare, and encourage life skills development. Relationship Building: Engage families with respect, compassion, and consistency while supporting transitional care and aftercare planning. Facility Oversight: Conduct room searches, fire drills, and random drug tests; clean and maintain shared spaces. Collaboration: Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and external collaterals. Medication Administration: Follow all MAP guidelines for safe, documented medication distribution. Training & Compliance: Attend required trainings and help onboard new staff when needed Qualifications & Training Required: High School Diploma and experience working with youth in a residential or similar setting. Preferred: Some college or a bachelor’s degree. Strong communication, organization, flexibility, and professionalism are essential. Must build healthy, positive relationships with youth and support a trauma-informed, inclusive environment. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required; must use personal vehicle when agency transport isn’t available. Commitment to Centerboard’s values of culture and belonging is expected. Training & Compliance Must complete and maintain certifications in: CPR/First Aid Trauma-Informed Care Behavior Management (CPS) Protective Intervention Medication Administration HIPAA OSHA Ethics Culture & Belonging Ongoing participation in refresher trainings is required to stay compliant and skilled. Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment is key. #J-18808-Ljbffr