What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professionals position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school dedicated to providing exceptional education and care to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Job Overview
We are seeking experienced married couples to become Flex Houseparents, providing a nurturing environment for 8-12 students in a family-like setting. As Flex Houseparents, you will engage in various responsibilities, including transportation, medication administration, and emotional support.
This unique position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within our esteemed institution.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students
- Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
- Provide a consistent family-like structure for students
Requirements
To be successful as a Flex Houseparent, you must have:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- 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.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off
Salary : $43,825
