What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
Residential Youth Caregiver - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required at Milton Hershey School
We are seeking married couples to become Residential Youth Caregivers at Milton Hershey School. As a Residential Youth Caregiver, you will provide a nurturing family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds by guiding and supporting them in daily activities.
The role requires commitment, experience working with youth, and a shared dedication to fostering a positive and educational home environment. You will live on campus, overseeing the well-being of 8-12 students, while receiving a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school is fully endowed, ensuring that both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
Flex Houseparents
Flex houseparents are couples who reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 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. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be a legally married couple with at least two years of marriage
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Avoid smoking and possession of weapons on campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
- Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds are permitted
- Hold a valid driver's license and be able to become certified to drive student home vans
- Be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- Hold a high school diploma or GED
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
Salary : $43,825
