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
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing 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.
Our Youth Development Specialists serve as flex houseparents for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, offering a nurturing family-like environment. Couples work together to support 8-12 students, managing daily responsibilities such as administration, budgeting, and providing transportation.
Description
We're 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 and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Couples cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home. Our team provides comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.
Benefits
· Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
· Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple which includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
· 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
Community Service
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. As a team member, you will contribute to shaping the lives of students from under-served settings.
Keywords: youth development, flex houseparents, student support, career-focused education, nurturing environment, Milton Hershey School, family structure, community service, couples jobs, education careers
Salary : $43,825
