Position: Youth Development Specialist – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: Milton Hershey School, a renowned private school founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, is currently seeking married couples to serve as Flex Houseparents. This unique opportunity involves guiding a group of 8-12 students aged pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing a nurturing family-like environment with comprehensive support and resources.
Requirements: Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings; both spouses must be age 27 or older; high school diploma or GED required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; valid driver’s license; must become certified to drive student home vans; comfortable leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services; couples must have been legally married for at least two years; no more than three dependent children in the student home; abide by campus regulations including smoke-free and weapon-free policies; limit on approved pets; both spouses to complete individual employment application; demonstrate a high degree of integrity as role models for students.
Benefits: Salary of $43,825 per person (approx. $150,000 per couple package including free housing, meals, utilities, and more); comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, and retirement savings; relocation assistance and paid training provided; nine days on, three days off schedule with personal time during student school hours; three-week paid summer vacation
