What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mentorship Program Leader position at Milton Hershey School?
About Us
Milton Hershey School is a private school that provides an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The school's mission is to educate and care for children from low-income families, empowering them to succeed in life.
Role Summary
The Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School involves married couples residing in on-campus student homes to provide guidance and support to a group of approximately 8-12 students.
Responsibilities include driving, administering medication, and maintaining a family-like structure for the students while enjoying substantial benefits.
This unique role requires couples to have a high degree of integrity and experience working with youth, along with a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for students.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to a group of approximately 8-12 students
- Reside in on-campus student homes with spouse
- Drive and administer medication as needed
- Maintain a family-like structure for the students
- Lead daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, applicants must:
- Have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be a married couple who has been legally married for at least two years
- Have both spouses aged 27 or older
- Not have more than three dependent children residing in the student home
- Hold a valid driver's license and be able to become certified to drive student home vans
- Have a high school diploma or GED
Benefits
Milton Hershey School offers a comprehensive compensation package, including:
- A salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- 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
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Salary : $43,825
