What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Coordinator position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is seeking a married couple to serve as flex houseparents, providing guidance and support to a group of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This unique role requires a family-like environment while fulfilling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, and managing household budgets.
The ideal candidate has experience working with youth and is committed to fostering a positive living space for students. They must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and have a valid driver's license. Both spouses must complete an individual employment application and demonstrate a high degree of integrity as role models for students.
As flex houseparents, the couple will reside on-campus and handle responsibilities such as reporting, budgeting, and driving student home vans. They will also lead students in daily devotions and take them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. The school offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, and life insurance.
The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable leading a family-like environment. They will work a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with a period of personal time while students are at school. The couple will also receive relocation assistance and paid training.
This is a two-person job that requires a couple who have been legally married for at least two years. The ideal candidate will have experience working with under-served youth and be able to provide a stable and nurturing environment for students.
