What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Youth Development Specialist
Are you and your spouse looking for a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people?
About the Role
The Youth Development Specialist role at Milton Hershey School is designed for married couples to serve as flex houseparents within an on-campus student home. They provide guidance and a nurturing environment for 8-12 students while handling various responsibilities such as transportation and medication administration.
This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and requires a commitment from both spouses to work together in fostering a supportive family-like atmosphere for the students.
About Milton Hershey School
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.
Benefits
A competitive salary of $43,825 per person, a total compensation package of approximately $150,000 per couple, including 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.
A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including 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.
- Limits on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted.
- 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.
Salary : $43,825
