What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couples Youth Support Specialists position at Milton Hershey School?
Career-Focused Education Opportunity
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school that provides an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our unique career path invites married couples to serve as flex houseparents in on-campus student homes, nurturing 8-12 children and creating a family-like atmosphere.
As a couple, you will be responsible for guiding and supporting students in their daily lives, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. You will also have the opportunity to lead students in daily devotions and take them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, and retirement savings. You will also receive relocation assistance, paid training, and a salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple).
In addition to these benefits, you will enjoy a schedule 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 receive three weeks of paid summer vacation.
Requirements
- 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
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
- Limits on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Salary : $43,825
