What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Job Description:
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a renowned private school, providing an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds in pre-K through 12th grade. The school covers all costs, including housing, meals, and more.
The school was founded by Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, thanks to their generosity. MHS has the resources to provide for both students and staff, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive.
Role of Flex Houseparents:
MHS is hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Initially, 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)
- 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
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.
Salary : $43,825
