What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Caregiver Couple Opportunity position at Milton Hershey School?
Company Overview
Milton Hershey School is a renowned private institution providing an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's mission is to nurture the growth of its students, empowering them to become successful individuals.
Salary and Benefits
The Residential Youth Caregiver position offers a competitive salary of $43,825 per person, totaling approximately $150,000 per couple. This package includes 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; retirement savings. Additionally, relocation assistance and paid training are provided.
Job Description
The Residential Youth Caregiver role involves serving as flex houseparents in on-campus student homes. Couples reside with approximately 8-12 students, creating a nurturing environment by handling daily responsibilities and activities. This position requires couples to have prior experience working with youth and demonstrate integrity as role models.
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 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.
Others
Couples in this role will have a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school. A three-week paid summer vacation is also provided. This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Salary : $43,825
