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

Job DetailsJob Location: Lynn, MA 01901Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $20.16 - $20.16 HourlyJob Shift: Afternoon/Evening ShiftPosition 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 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 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.