What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caring Professionals for Youth position at Milton Hershey School?
About This Opportunity
This is a unique chance for married couples to join our team as Residential Youth Caregivers. You will live on-campus in a student home, caring for a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include:
- Daily support and guidance
- Driving and transportation
- Medication administration
- Budgeting and financial management
- Safe and structured living space
Why Choose Us
Milton Hershey School is a leader in education and care for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our comprehensive program includes:
- Housing
- Meals
- Education
- Supportive environment
We offer a range of benefits and compensation, including:
- A competitive salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time during school hours
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be legally married for at least two years
- Be at least 27 years old
- Not have more than three dependent children residing in the student home
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus, with no alcohol permitted while on duty
- Limitations on pets, with only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
- Hold a valid driver's license and be able to become certified to drive student home vans
- Be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as a role model for students
Salary : $43,825
