Position: Youth Development Specialist – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: The Milton Hershey School, a renowned private school in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is seeking Youth Development Specialists in the form of married couples to serve as flex houseparents for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This unique role involves guiding and nurturing approximately 8-12 students within a family-like structure, managing daily responsibilities, and actively participating in the students’ educational journey. The school, founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, provides a comprehensive career-focused education from pre-K through 12th grade, including housing, meals, and additional support at no cost to the students or staff.
Requirements: Experience working or volunteering with youth from under-served settings; legally married for at least two years; both spouses should be age 27 or older; high school diploma or GED required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; valid driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans; comfortable leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services; 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); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings; relocation assistance and paid training provided; nine days on followed by three days off schedule with personal time while students are at school; three-week paid summer vacation
