What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
The Youth Development Specialist role at Milton Hershey School is a unique opportunity for couples to make a positive impact on the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a flex houseparent, you will provide a supportive family-like structure, promoting personal growth and education while managing responsibilities such as budgeting and driving.
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more – all costs are covered. Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will provide a consistent family-like structure and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. 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 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 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. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Salary : $43,825
