What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school providing an exceptional, career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds in pre-K through 12th grade. The school's generous founders, Milton and Catherine Hershey, ensured the institution's endowment, allowing for comprehensive support of both students and staff.
As a Youth Development Specialist, married couples serve as flex houseparents, residing on-campus in student homes with approximately 8-12 students. They provide a stable family-like environment, handling responsibilities such as driving, medication administration, budgeting, and reporting. Initially, couples cover different homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
• Competitive 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
• Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time during school hours
• Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
• This is a two-person job for legally married couples who have been together for at least two years
• Both spouses must 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, with no alcohol permitted while on duty
• Limitations on pets: only fish and one dog of approved breeds are allowed
• Valid driver's license, ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Couples must lead students in daily devotions and attend 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 high integrity, as all staff are role models for students
• Both spouses must complete individual employment applications
Salary : $150,000
