What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couples Youth Support Specialists position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private educational institution that provides exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our school offers a unique opportunity for couples to work together in a supportive environment, nurturing and guiding students in their academic and personal growth.
Salary
The Residential Youth Caregiver position offers a competitive salary of $43,825 per person, with a total compensation package of approximately $150,000 per couple. This includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
Job Description
This role involves providing a family-like structure for a group of 8-12 students, including driving, administering medication, managing budgets, and leading daily devotions. Couples must be comfortable taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services and abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus policy.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Candidates must have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Both spouses should be age 27 or older, married for at least two years, and have no more than three dependent children residing in the student home. A valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans are also required.
Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students. Both spouses must complete an individual employment application, and a high school diploma or GED is required.
Candidates must also be able to lift up to 50 lbs and be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited).
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings.
Relocation assistance and paid training are provided, along with a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school, and three-week paid summer vacation.
Salary : $43,825
