What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Fostering Growth and Development
Milton Hershey School is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our students. As a Family Support Specialist, you and your spouse will play a vital role in helping students achieve their full potential. We are seeking married couples to become flex houseparents, providing a family-like structure for students in our residential program.
About the Program
Our residential program provides students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a safe and supportive living environment. Our team of experienced houseparents works closely with teachers, counselors, and other staff members to ensure that each student receives the support they need to succeed. As a Family Support Specialist, you will work collaboratively with our team to provide guidance, support, and encouragement to students in their academic and personal growth.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
Milton Hershey School is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our students. As a Family Support Specialist, you and your spouse will play a vital role in helping students achieve their full potential. We are seeking married couples to become flex houseparents, providing a family-like structure for students in our residential program.
About the Program
Our residential program provides students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a safe and supportive living environment. Our team of experienced houseparents works closely with teachers, counselors, and other staff members to ensure that each student receives the support they need to succeed. As a Family Support Specialist, you will work collaboratively with our team to provide guidance, support, and encouragement to students in their academic and personal growth.
Responsibilities
- Provide a family-like structure for students in our residential program
- Guide and support students in their academic and personal growth
- Manage the daily lives of students, including meal planning, budgeting, and reporting
- Care for students' physical and emotional needs
Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
Benefits
- Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- 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
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Salary : $43,825
