What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Youth Development Specialist - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
The Youth Development Specialist role at Milton Hershey School involves married couples serving as houseparents to provide guidance and a family-like structure for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Responsibilities include transportation, administering medication, and fostering a supportive environment with competitive compensation and benefits.
Candidates must have experience with youth and commit to living on campus while maintaining a smoke-free and weapon-free environment.
Description:
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools providing an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds.
All costs are 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 due to its full endowment.
The school is hiring married couples to become houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students.
Houseparents provide a consistent family-like structure for students handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
When initially hired, houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple 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
Limits 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
Keywords:
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Salary : $43,825
