What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Youth Development Specialist
The Youth Development Specialist role involves married couples serving as houseparents for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. They guide a group of 8-12 students, providing a nurturing environment while managing household responsibilities.
Houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Benefits
· A competitive salary package 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 personal time while students are at school
· Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications:
· Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
· Both spouses should be age 27 or older and have been legally married for at least two years
· No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
· 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
· 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.
