What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Support Advocates position at Milton Hershey School?
Supporting Students' Growth and Development:
As a Residential Family Support Specialist at Milton Hershey School, you will play a crucial role in helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their full potential. Your responsibilities will include providing a supportive and caring environment, overseeing daily activities, and promoting their emotional, social, and academic growth. To excel in this role, you will need experience working with youth, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to providing consistent care. This unique position requires empathy, patience, and understanding, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
**Responsibilities:**
* Create a nurturing environment that fosters students' emotional, social, and academic growth
* Develop and implement individualized plans for each student, working closely with teachers and other staff members
* Provide guidance and support to students during daily activities, including meal preparation, homework supervision, and recreational activities
* Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate regularly with parents and guardians
**Requirements and 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.
**Benefits:**
* Competitive salary of $43,825 per person, totaling $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. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
* Three-week paid summer vacation
As a Residential Family Support Specialist at Milton Hershey School, you will play a crucial role in helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their full potential. Your responsibilities will include providing a supportive and caring environment, overseeing daily activities, and promoting their emotional, social, and academic growth. To excel in this role, you will need experience working with youth, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to providing consistent care. This unique position requires empathy, patience, and understanding, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
**Responsibilities:**
* Create a nurturing environment that fosters students' emotional, social, and academic growth
* Develop and implement individualized plans for each student, working closely with teachers and other staff members
* Provide guidance and support to students during daily activities, including meal preparation, homework supervision, and recreational activities
* Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate regularly with parents and guardians
**Requirements and 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.
**Benefits:**
* Competitive salary of $43,825 per person, totaling $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. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
* Three-week paid summer vacation
Salary : $43,825
