What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Couple position at Milton Hershey School?
Family Support Specialist
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to serve as Family Support Specialists, providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Schedule:
The role includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for relocation assistance in a unique career for committed couples.
Responsibilities:
- Foster a family-like environment for students
- Provide guidance, support, and oversight for a group of 8-12 students
- Manage daily responsibilities such as transportation, medication administration, and budget reporting
Requirements:
- 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
- Limited pet ownership allowed
- 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
- 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.
