What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
The Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School is a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Overview
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more - all costs covered.
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 thrive.
Duties and Responsibilities
Couples will serve as flex houseparents, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They will handle responsibilities such as:
- Driving
- Administering medication
- Budgeting
- Reporting
Flex houseparents provide a consistent family-like structure for students, engaging in activities that promote their physical, emotional, and academic well-being.
Benefits
Couples can expect a competitive salary package of $150,000 per couple, including:
- Salary of $43,825 per person
- 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
To be considered for this role, couples must:
- Have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be 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
- Limitations on pets
- Valid driver's license
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Salary : $43,825 - $150,000
