What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Specialist Partners position at Milton Hershey School?
Meaningful Work for Married Couples
Milton Hershey School seeks talented married couples to fill the role of flex houseparents, providing essential care and support to students from challenging backgrounds. This rewarding career path allows you to make a positive impact in the lives of young people, shaping their futures and helping them overcome obstacles.
The Residential Youth Care role involves guiding students, ensuring their well-being, and maintaining a supportive environment within the student homes. Flex houseparents 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.
Milton Hershey School seeks talented married couples to fill the role of flex houseparents, providing essential care and support to students from challenging backgrounds. This rewarding career path allows you to make a positive impact in the lives of young people, shaping their futures and helping them overcome obstacles.
The Residential Youth Care role involves guiding students, ensuring their well-being, and maintaining a supportive environment within the student homes. Flex houseparents 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.
Flex houseparents are initially assigned to cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
What Makes Us Different
- Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Reimbursement of relocation costs and comprehensive training program
- Flexible 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
About Our Ideal Candidates
- Married couples who have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Couples who have been legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses should be at least 27 years old
- No more than three dependent children may live in the student home
- Absence of smoking and weapons on campus. Alcohol use is not allowed while on duty
- Pet restrictions apply; only fish and one dog of approved breeds are permitted
- Couples comfortable leading daily devotions and participating in Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds necessary
- Demonstrate exceptional integrity, as staff members serve as role models for students
Salary : $43,825
