What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Are you and your spouse looking for a career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Do you have a passion for working with youth and creating a supportive environment that fosters academic success and personal growth?
We are seeking married couples to join our team as flex houseparents at Milton Hershey School. As a Residential Youth Caregiver, you will live on-campus with your spouse and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students, providing a consistent family-like structure and handling various responsibilities.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school that provides an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission is to help students achieve their full potential and become successful individuals.
Benefits of Working at Milton Hershey School
- Competitive 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, with personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Requirements and 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
- Limits on pets, only fish and one dog of approved breeds 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
- 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
