What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Support Worker position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who provided the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
We are hiring married couples to become flex houseparents, providing a consistent family-like structure for students and handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Job Description
Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a supportive environment, handle daily tasks, and maintain a safe, healthy living space for students.
This unique position requires a commitment from both spouses to act as role models and support the students' development.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- 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
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package, including:
- A 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. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Others
Please note that:
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- 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.
Salary : $43,825
