What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Advocate position at Milton Hershey School?
Overview of the Role
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become flex houseparents, providing guidance and support to a group of students in a fully endowed educational setting.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this role is $43,825 per person, with a total compensation package of approximately $150,000 per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, and retirement savings.
Job Description
As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and creating a supportive family-like environment. You will also be expected to lead daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
Required Skills 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 taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
In addition to the competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, Milton Hershey School offers relocation assistance and paid training. The schedule includes nine days on followed by three days off, with a period of personal time while students are at school. Three-week paid summer vacation is also provided.
Salary : $43,825
