What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Role Overview
The Youth Development Specialist role at Milton Hershey School is a unique opportunity for married couples to serve as flex houseparents, providing guidance and support to groups of 8-12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Nurturing a family-like environment for students
Work Environment
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering a career-focused education with housing, meals, and comprehensive benefits to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, 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, with personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Married couple with at least two years of marriage
- Both spouses must be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- High school diploma or GED required
Salary : $43,825
