Youth Development Specialist - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

$43,825 - $43,825/Yr

Milton Hershey School - Salem, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Salem, OR

Educational Services

About the position

The Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School involves married couples serving as flex houseparents in on-campus student homes. This role is designed to provide a nurturing and family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, guiding them through their daily lives and educational experiences. Flex houseparents will initially cover various student homes before being assigned to a specific one, ensuring a consistent and supportive atmosphere for the students.

Responsibilities

• Guide and nurture a group of approximately 8-12 students in an on-campus home.
• Provide a consistent family-like structure for students.
• Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
• Lead students in daily devotions and take them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
• Ensure a smoke-free and weapon-free environment in the student home.

Requirements

• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings.
• Both spouses must be legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses should be age 27 or older.
• Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as role models for students.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in educational or youth development settings.
• Familiarity with Judeo-Christian values and practices.

Benefits

• Salary of $43,825 per person, totaling approximately $150,000 per couple.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and disability options.
• Retirement savings plan.
• 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.