Weekend Morning Advocates - YPLP/Melrose

Centerboard; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Centerboard in Melrose, MA is seeking a part-time Family Advocate to support teen parents and their children in a residential setting. The role emphasizes trauma-informed guidance, case coordination, and strong relationship-building with families.

The schedule includes weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 8AM-4PM or 7AM-3PM). Primary duties cover documentation, safety, daily engagement, crisis response, and collaboration with the care team to promote stability and growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and experience with youth in residential or similar settings.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Trauma-informed approach and ability to work with teen parents.
• Commitment to Centerboard’s values and culture of belonging.

Responsibilities

• Case management: intakes, assessments, weekly meetings, goals, and referrals.
• Documentation: maintain progress notes, logs, and incident reports.
• Safety & supervision: ensure resident safety and lead structured activities.
• Crisis response: intervene using trauma-informed strategies.
• Daily support: transport residents, supervise childcare, and support life skills.
• Collaboration: communicate with team, supervisors, and external collaterals.
• Medication administration: follow MAP guidelines for safe distribution.
• Training & compliance: complete trainings and assist onboarding.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Some college or bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Melrose, MA 02180

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $20.16 - $20.16 Hourly

Job Shift: Day 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 2 candidates to work the following shifts: Saturday and Sunday, 8AM- 4PM and Saturday and Sunday, 7AM- 3PM.

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.

Overnight Shift Duties

• Conduct hourly bed checks and safety rounds
• Clean and restock the facility
• Provide morning transportation
• Must remain fully awake and alert throughout shift

Qualifications and TrainingQualifications & 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.