What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Job Title: Youth Development Specialist
At Milton Hershey School, we are seeking married couples to serve as flex houseparents in on-campus residences for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a Youth Development Specialist, you will play a vital role in guiding and nurturing students, administering medications, and creating a family-like environment.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. All costs are covered, including housing, meals, and more.
Flex Houseparents Role
As a flex houseparent, you and your spouse will reside in an on-campus student home, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more. You will provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle various tasks to ensure their well-being.
Benefits
- Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $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
- 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
- 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
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Salary : $43,825
