What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School: A Unique Opportunity for Married Couples
The Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to serve as flex houseparents, providing a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role involves guiding and supporting a group of approximately 8-12 students, residing in on-campus student homes.
Company Overview
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade. With a focus on under-served youth, the school provides a comprehensive education, housing, meals, and more – all costs covered.
Salary and Benefits
- A competitive salary package, with a total compensation of approximately $150,000 per couple
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Job Description
Flex houseparents work together as a team to provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more. The ideal candidate will have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus
Benefits
This unique position offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of under-served youth. If you're passionate about youth development and willing to commit to this role, we encourage you to apply.
Other Requirements
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
- Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Salary : $150,000
