What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
The Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to serve as Youth Development Specialists, providing a family-like environment for groups of 8-12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role emphasizes guidance, nurturing, and responsibility management.
This unique opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, relocation assistance, and paid training, designed for couples committed to youth development.
About the Role
As a Youth Development Specialist, you will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Benefits
- 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
- 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, with no alcohol permitted while on duty
- Limited pets allowed, only fish and one dog of approved breeds
- Valid driver's license and 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
About Us
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds, with all costs covered.
We are fully endowed and have the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
We are committed to providing a supportive community for our students and staff.
Location
Hershey, PA
Language
English
Keywords
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Salary : $150,000
