What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Support Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Overview
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school providing exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our unique career path offers married couples the opportunity to serve as flex houseparents, guiding and nurturing a group of 8-12 students.
Responsibilities
- Drive students to various activities and events
- Administer medication as needed
- Budget and manage household expenses
- Report student progress and well-being
Benefits
- 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 with personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Requirements
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Legally married couple 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
- Limited pets allowed
- 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
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Salary : $150,000
