What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Youth Development Specialist - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
The Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School involves married couples serving as flexible houseparents for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. They provide a family-like structure while managing various responsibilities including transportation and care for students.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approximately $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
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Responsibilities
As flex houseparents, you will:
- Reside in an on-campus student home with your spouse
- Guide and nurture a group of 8-12 students
- Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Requirements
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Couples who have been legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses must be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
About Us
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. With a fully endowed budget, we are able to provide everything our students and staff need to thrive.
Salary : $43,825
