Child Development Professionals

Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned institution providing an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a Youth Development Specialist, you and your spouse will form a nurturing environment for underprivileged students by acting as flex houseparents.

The role involves managing a household for 8-12 students, supporting their education, and ensuring their well-being. This unique opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a structured schedule, and a supportive community.

As a flex houseparent, you will provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. You will be responsible for guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students, creating a safe and caring environment for them to thrive.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; and retirement savings. Additionally, you will receive relocation assistance and paid training.

The schedule consists of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school. You will also enjoy three-week paid summer vacation.

We seek married couples who have been legally married for at least two years, with both spouses being age 27 or older. Both spouses should have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.

You must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited). A high school diploma or GED is required, and you must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Both spouses must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.