What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
The Youth Development Specialist role at Milton Hershey School is a unique opportunity for married couples to act as flex houseparents in student homes, providing guidance and a nurturing environment for disadvantaged youth.
Couples are responsible for various tasks, including transportation, medication administration, and budget management, all while ensuring a supportive family-like atmosphere for the students.
This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and requires a commitment from both spouses, making it a fulfilling career path in youth development.
Description of Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, offering an exceptional education with housing, meals, and more to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. All costs are covered by the school's endowment.
Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, MHS has the resources to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
The school is hiring married couples to become flex houseparents, providing a consistent family-like structure for approximately 8-12 students in on-campus student homes.
Flex houseparents handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more.
Benefits of Being a Flex Houseparent
* Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
* 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, with personal time during school hours
* Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications for Flex Houseparents
* 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. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
* Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds are permitted
* Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
* Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
* High school diploma or GED required
* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
* Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
* Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Salary : $43,825
