What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
Residential Youth Caregiver Role at Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to serve as Residential Youth Caregivers, providing a nurturing family-like environment for students in need.
The role involves guiding and supporting a group of 8-12 students, handling daily responsibilities, and promoting their emotional and academic growth. This unique opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of disadvantaged youth.
About Milton Hershey School
MHS is one of the world's best private schools, offering a career-focused education to students from pre-K through 12th grade. The school provides everything students need to thrive, thanks to the generosity of its founders, Milton and Catherine Hershey.
Responsibilities
- Provide a consistent family-like structure for students
- Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting
- Support students' emotional and academic growth
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
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
- 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
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- 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.
What We Offer
A unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Salary : $43,825
