Relief (Per Diem) Family Advocates - YPLP/Melrose

CENTERBOARD INC • Forest Hill, MD

20h • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Family Advocate YPLP Advocates are key members of a supportive, trauma-informed team working directly with teen parents and their children in a residential setting. Each Advocate manages a caseload of up to four families, providing consistent support, advocacy, and structured guidance to help families work toward their treatment goals. Experience working with young parents, children, and families in residential or community-based settings is strongly preferred. Candidates with experience providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered services are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is patient, empathetic, detail-oriented, and skilled at identifying solutions to challenges while building positive, supportive relationships with families. 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. Per Diem (Relief) staff are required to work at least two shifts per month and keep up with all necessary trainings for their position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and experience working with youth in a residential or similar setting.
• 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.
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment is key.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with young parents, children, and families in residential or community-based settings.
• Experience providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered services.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes, assessments, weekly meetings, goal tracking, treatment plans, and referrals for assigned families.
• Maintain accurate records (progress notes, communication logs, incident reports, medication logs, etc.).
• Ensure resident and facility safety at all times; lead structured activities and enforce program rules.
• Intervene using trauma-informed strategies and report concerns promptly.
• Transport residents, assist with chores, supervise childcare, and encourage life skills development.
• Engage families with respect, compassion, and consistency while supporting transitional care and aftercare planning.
• Conduct room searches, fire drills, and random drug tests; clean and maintain shared spaces.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and external collaterals.
• Follow all MAP guidelines for safe, documented medication distribution.
• Attend required trainings and help onboard new staff when needed.
• Conduct hourly bed checks and safety rounds.
• Clean and restock the facility.
• Provide morning transportation.
• Must remain fully awake and alert throughout shift.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED