What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private educational institution that provides an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
The Youth Development Specialist role at Milton Hershey School involves married couples acting as Flex Houseparents to guide and nurture a small group of students. Couples provide a family-like structure while handling various responsibilities including driving, medication administration, and budgeting.
This unique position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while fostering a supportive education environment for underprivileged youth. As Flex Houseparents, you will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students.
As a Youth Development Specialist, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing a consistent family-like structure for students
- Handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, and budgeting
- Leading daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- Meeting with parents and caregivers to discuss student progress
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
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
We offer a competitive salary of $43,825 per person, totaling approximately $150,000 per couple, which 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; and retirement savings.
Salary : $43,825
