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 school dedicated to providing an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our campus is a smoke-free and weapon-free environment where staff serve as role models for our students.
The Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to serve as Flex Houseparents, guiding and nurturing groups of 8-12 students. This unique role involves providing a family-like structure, along with responsibilities such as driving and administering medication. The position requires experience working with youth, a high school diploma, and a commitment to fostering a positive environment.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; and retirement savings. Additionally, we provide relocation assistance and paid training. Couples will have a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time while students are at school. A three-week paid summer vacation is also included in the compensation package.
Responsibilities:
- Guide and nurture groups of 8-12 students
- Provide a family-like structure for students
- Handle responsibilities such as driving and administering medication
- Cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home
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
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- High school diploma or GED required
