What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transitional Living Assistant position at Milton Hershey School?
Transitional Living Assistant - Flex
The Transitional Living Assistant at Milton Hershey School provides mentorship and supervision to high school seniors in a residential setting, focusing on life skills necessary for post-graduation success. Responsibilities include organizing recreational activities, guiding students in personal finance and time management, and collaborating with staff to enhance the program.
Description:Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a home and school where 2,000 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary cost-free career-focused education.
This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to that foresight, the school has almost 12,000 graduates and is expanding to serve more students.
MHS is hiring Flex Transitional Living Assistants (FTLA) to live with and supervise high school seniors in campus residence buildings in Hershey, PA.
FTLA's mentor MHS seniors to ensure they develop the life skills necessary for success post-graduation – whether they are entering post-secondary education, the military, or the world of work.
FTLA's prepare students for the challenges they'll face by role-modeling life skills and teaching self-responsibility, goal setting, planning & prioritization, time management, personal finance, and interpersonal skills - including appropriate dating behavior and managing peer pressure.
Other responsibilities include creating and supervising evening & weekend recreational activities, taking students to Sunday chapel services, and collaborating with fellow staff members to continually evaluate and enhance the program.
Additionally, FTLA's provide coverage in MHS's students homes as needed.
This is a year-round position, working a schedule of 9 consecutive days, followed by 3 days off.
Compensation includes a minimum annual salary plus a benefits package.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Valid driver's license in good standing and an ability to become certified to drive a 9-passenger van.
- Experience working in youth residential settings a plus.
- Experience mentoring, teaching &/or advising diverse youth from under-served settings desired.
- Demonstrated success in developing & delivering life skills training is a plus.
- Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills required including the ability to effectively manage conflict and inspire others.
- High degree of organizational skills & flexibility required.
- Computer skills including Microsoft & Google applications, Internet & social media.
- Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all MHS staff are role models for students.
Keywords:
Transitional Living Assistant, mentorship, life skills, youth development, residential supervision, education, Hershey School, career-focused education, personal finance, interpersonal skills
