What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Guidance Counselor position at Milton Hershey School?
Nurturing Environment for Under-Served Youth
The Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to serve as flex houseparents, providing a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a flex houseparent, you'll work together with your spouse to create a stable and supportive environment for students, helping them thrive academically and personally.
Our Approach
We believe that every child deserves access to quality education and support. Our approach focuses on creating a safe and inclusive environment where students can grow and develop. As a flex houseparent, you'll play a critical role in making this happen.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary package, with a total compensation of approximately $150,000 per couple
- Comprehensive benefits, including 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 personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Responsibilities
Flex houseparents work together as a team to provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
Requirements
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus
Salary : $150,000
