Position: Youth Development Specialist – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: Milton Hershey School, a renowned private school in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Flex Houseparents in providing guidance and support to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Houseparents reside in on-campus homes, fostering a family-like environment while overseeing daily tasks such as transportation, medication administration, and budgeting. This rewarding position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young students.
Requirements: Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably in under-served settings; must be a legally married couple for at least two years, both spouses aged 27 or older; no more than three dependent children in the student home; abide by campus regulations including a smoke-free, weapon-free environment, and no alcohol on duty; limitations on pets with only approved breeds of fish and one dog; valid driver’s license and ability to drive student home vans; comfortable leading students in daily devotions and attending Sunday chapel services; high school diploma or GED required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; demonstrate integrity as staff are role models for students; both spouses must complete individual employment applications.
Benefits: Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approximately $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, including personal time while students are at school, Three-week paid summer vacation
