What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering students from disadvantaged backgrounds an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—all costs are covered.
We are looking for married couples to become flex houseparents, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. As a flex houseparent, you will provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
The Milton Hershey School provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, and retirement savings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creating a family-like environment for students
- Administering medication and managing daily activities
- Providing guidance and support to students
Requirements:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Legally married for at least two years
- Age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
- Complete an individual employment application
