What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
The Youth Development Specialist at Milton Hershey School involves married couples functioning as flex houseparents, guiding and nurturing a group of students in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include providing a family-like structure, managing daily activities, and ensuring the well-being of students while living on campus.
This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a unique opportunity for couples to work together in a meaningful role focused on youth development and education.
Description:
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.
Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, the school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
MHS is hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents are couples who reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Flex houseparents provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc. When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
Salary: $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)
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: nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
Summer Vacation: three-week paid vacation
Qualifications:
Couples must meet the following 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
- Able to abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
- Limited pets allowed: only fish and one dog of approved breeds
- 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
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
About MHS:
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a unique educational institution that provides students from disadvantaged backgrounds with an exceptional career-focused education. The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey and has been fully endowed ever since.
MHS provides students with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered. The school is known for its innovative approach to education, which combines academic rigor with real-world experience and mentorship. This unique combination prepares students for successful careers and helps them develop into responsible and caring individuals.
The school's commitment to excellence extends beyond academics to include a focus on character development, spiritual growth, and community service. At MHS, students learn valuable skills and values that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Salary : $43,825
