What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Youth Development Specialist
As a Youth Development Specialist at Milton Hershey School, you will work alongside your spouse to provide a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Couples live on-campus and guide 8-12 students, managing daily responsibilities such as transportation and medication administration.
This unique position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who ensured that the school would have the resources to support both students and staff.
MHS has the resources to ensure that students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
Job Responsibilities
Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes and guide and nurture a group of approximately 8-12 students.
Responsibilities include providing a consistent family-like structure, handling driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
- Salary of $43,825 per person (a 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. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
- 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 is permitted
- 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 (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
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Keywords:
Youth Development, Flex Houseparents, Private School, Student Support, Couple's Careers, Mentorship, Education, Child Welfare, Non-Profit, Community Engagement
Salary : $43,825
