What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Experts position at Milton Hershey School?
About Us:
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more – all at no cost to them. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, we have the resources to provide everything our students and staff need to thrive.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Youth Development Specialist to join our team of residential support specialists. In this role, you will work closely with your spouse to manage a group of approximately 8-12 students, providing a consistent family-like structure while handling various responsibilities such as driving and medication administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a family-like structure for students, including daily routines, mealtimes, and bedtime routines
- Work closely with other staff members to ensure the well-being and success of our students
- Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Qualifications:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- This is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
