Position: Youth Development Specialist – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: Milton Hershey School, a prestigious private educational institution in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Flex Houseparents. In this role, couples provide guidance and care to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, overseeing daily activities and managing household responsibilities in a family-like environment. The school offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development within the institution.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED required; experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings; couples must be legally married for at least two years, both spouses aged 27 or older; no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home; abide by campus regulations including no alcohol while on duty, limitations on pets, and smoke-free and weapon-free policy; valid driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans; comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; demonstrate a high degree of integrity as role models for students; both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Benefits: Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more); 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 during student school hours; three-week paid summer vacation
