What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couples Youth Support Specialists position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become Flex Houseparents, providing a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Job Description
The Flex Houseparent position involves guiding and supporting a group of 8-12 students, providing a consistent family-like structure, and handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, and budgeting.
Candidates must have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Both spouses should be age 27 or older, and no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
The role comes with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing a nurturing environment for students
- Guiding and supporting students in daily tasks and activities
- Managing student homes and maintaining a clean and safe living space
- Handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, and budgeting
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity
