Teen Parenting Program Family Advocate- Melrose

Teen Parenting Program (Melrose, MA)

Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available - Weekend, Evening and Flexible Scheduling

(Female Candidates) Training opportunity for candidates with some basic understanding of

human services, parenting and/or caring profession.

Centerboard is looking for candidates to fill positions at our Teen Parenting Program in Melrose

Ma. This is a new program that provides support and guidance to fifteen young moms and their

children/babies in a residential setting. If you enjoy working with youth, have experience as a

mom, would like an opportunity to build on skills toward a career in Child Development, Human

Services or Social Work please consider this amazing opportunity to become a family advocate.

Centerboard provides comprehensive training and is willing to mentor candidates that are

invested in learning how to become a family advocate.

The role of an advocate includes being part of a client's treatment/support team who ensure that

services are coordinated and delivered to resident families in a supportive manner. All staff must

be trained in understanding, creating and maintaining a trauma-informed culture and be

amenable to function as an active support in the daily care of the clients and their environment.

Staff will be asked to understand and work with behavioral and emotional deficit and provide a

safe, structured environment while understanding how and when to intervene and TEACH new,

healthier coping responses to stress and anxiety.

Seventy five percent of this position includes documentation of meetings, goals, assessments,

plans, intakes and any other necessary information. Each staff will work closely with a group of

moms in cooperation with the case manager. All members of the teen parenting program will be

responsible, either as part of the team or while alone on shift, for the safety of all residents and

the facility, with requirements of reporting concerns to the necessary parties.

Essential Job Functions:

-Demonstrated understanding and ability to respond to crisis situations using the model of

Trauma Informed Care, Behavior Management and/or Collaborative

-Document all shift related reports, communication logs (filemaker), globe with details of shift

related incidents or occurrences. Ensure passing on shift and client related information to the

next shift.

-Responsible for the safety and security of the teens, children and the facility at all times, by

providing structured activities & curriculum based groups.

Overnight specific shift requirements:

-Responsible for hourly rounds/bed checks on all residents throughout the night, insuring safe

sleeping and program safety.

-Ensure hourly rounds and client status is documented.

-Clean/stock the facility and common areas.

-Provide morning transportation to youth as needed.

-Remaining awake during the entire shift is required. The appearance of sleeping is not permitted

( ie lying down, eyes closed)

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma required and previous experience working with youth or others in a

residential setting. A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred. This position requires strong

communication and organization skills. Required to pass initial competency evaluation after

training as well as continued assessments of professional development and future trainings.

Employees must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and be willing to

use their personal vehicle when Centerboard's vehicles are not available to meet client

transportation demands of care or outreach. Individuals are required to connect with youth with

healthy relationships and positive interactions.

Centerboard offers competitive salary, great benefits, flexible schedules and a fun working

environment.

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese) applicants are encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply through our website online application process

by using the link below.https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?ci