Weekend 3PM- 11PM Family Advocate - YPLP​/Lynn

Position Summary:

Family AdvocateYPLP 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 a candidate 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 & Competencies

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, and 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.
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