What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School offers a unique career path for married couples who want to make a difference in the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a Family Support Specialist, you will be part of a team that provides a nurturing environment for students.
The School seeks couples to serve as flex houseparents, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Responsibilities include guiding students, administering medication, maintaining a family-like structure in a student home, and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
Benefits:
- A total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
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
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
- Limitations 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
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
Salary : $150,000
