What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Professionals position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a world-class educational institution providing exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are seeking compassionate and skilled individuals to join our team as Youth Support Professionals. In this rewarding role, you and your spouse will live on campus, guide, and nurture a group of approximately 8-12 students, providing a consistent family-like structure and support.
About the Role:
As Youth Support Professionals, you will be responsible for ensuring the wellbeing of students, handling various responsibilities, and promoting academic excellence. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of youth.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary for both spouses
- 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 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. 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.
