Position: Youth Development Specialist – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: Milton Hershey School is a renowned private school offering an exceptional career-focused education, housing, and meals to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school, established in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, provides a fully endowed environment ensuring students and staff have all resources needed to thrive. Married couples are sought to serve as Flex Houseparents, residing in on-campus student homes and guiding a group of 8-12 students with various responsibilities.
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 should be age 27 or older; must demonstrate high integrity and serve as role models for students; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; valid driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans; comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services; familiarity with maintaining a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; only fish and one dog of approved breeds permitted as pets in student homes
Benefits: Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple which includes 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. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school, Three-week paid summer vacation
