What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
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The Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School involves married couples serving as houseparents to guide and nurture students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role provides a family-like environment, with responsibilities including driving, medication administration, and budgeting.
This is a unique career path that requires experience with youth and a commitment to their well-being. As a houseparent, you will be responsible for guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students in a flex house setting.
Milton Hershey School offers competitive compensation with housing and benefits, including a salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple) and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings.
Benefits
· Comprehensive benefits
· 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
· Couples must 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
· Limitations 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.
Salary : $43,825
