What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Youth Development Specialist
At Milton Hershey School (MHS), our Youth Development Specialists play a vital role in shaping the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As part of our team, you and your spouse will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home with your spouse, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include providing a consistent family-like structure, handling daily tasks such as driving and administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
We are seeking married couples who have been legally married for at least two years, with experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Both spouses should be age 27 or older, and no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. A valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans are also required. Additionally, both spouses must complete an individual employment application and demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
This is a unique career path that requires consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
At Milton Hershey School (MHS), our Youth Development Specialists play a vital role in shaping the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As part of our team, you and your spouse will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home with your spouse, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include providing a consistent family-like structure, handling daily tasks such as driving and administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
We are seeking married couples who have been legally married for at least two years, with experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Both spouses should be age 27 or older, and no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. A valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans are also required. Additionally, both spouses must complete an individual employment application and demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
This is a unique career path that requires consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.