What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Family Support Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is seeking a married couple to serve as family-based student support specialists. In this role, you will provide a nurturing and structured environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Job Description
The youth development family support specialist at Milton Hershey School provides guidance and support to students while managing various household responsibilities. This position emphasizes leading by example and positively influencing students' lives in a supportive setting.
Responsibilities
- Guide and support students in daily life
- Manage household responsibilities, including driving and medication administration
- Provide a consistent family-like structure for students
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
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Benefits
Milton Hershey School offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.
