What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Job Opportunity: Youth Development Specialist
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a world-renowned private school providing an exceptional education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
MHS values partnerships between families, faculty, and staff, creating a collaborative environment that fosters academic achievement, character development, and emotional growth. As a Youth Development Specialist, you will play a vital role in shaping the lives of our students.
Responsibilities:
- Guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students as part of a flex houseparent team
- Providing a consistent family-like structure for students
- Handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package including 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 during student school hours
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Legally married couple 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, with no alcohol permitted while on duty
- Limitations on pets, allowing only fish and one dog of approved breeds
- Valid U.S. driver's license, with ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
- Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Salary : $69,225 - $132,000
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