What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
The Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School is designed for married couples to guide and nurture students from disadvantaged backgrounds in a family-like structure. Couples will live on-campus, manage a group of 8-12 students, and fulfill various responsibilities including driving and administering medication. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary of $43,825 per person (a 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
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off with personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
About the Role
Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes and provide a consistent family-like structure for students. They handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
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 and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- 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.
- Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Salary : $43,825
