What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Team Lead position at Milton Hershey School?
About Us
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school dedicated to providing an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our comprehensive program includes housing, meals, and more - all at no cost to our students.
As a leading provider of career-focused education, we are committed to helping our students succeed in life. We believe that every student deserves access to quality education and the support they need to thrive.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary of $43,825 per person, making it a total compensation package of approximately $150,000 per couple. This includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
In addition to our attractive salary, we also provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; and retirement savings.
Job Description
As a Youth Development Specialist, you will serve as a flex houseparent at Milton Hershey School, providing a supportive and nurturing environment for 8-12 students. You will be responsible for maintaining a family-like structure, overseeing daily activities, and managing various tasks such as transportation and budgeting.
This unique role requires flexibility, patience, and a commitment to guiding students from under-served settings. If you have experience working or volunteering with youth and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Two years of marriage and both spouses should be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- A valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Benefits
At Milton Hershey School, we offer a range of benefits to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. These include:
- Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- 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
Others
If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team. This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
We are proud to offer a smoke-free and weapon-free campus, as well as a pet-friendly environment (with limitations). Our campus is designed to provide a safe and supportive community for our students and staff.
Salary : $43,825
