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Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School
Hamilton, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
What We Offer:
As a Youth Development Specialist at Milton Hershey School, you will receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—all costs covered.

Our flex houseparents program offers a unique opportunity for married couples to become role models for our students while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Highlights:
- Competitive annual salary: $99,536
- 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: nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time during school hours
- Three-week paid summer vacation

Requirements:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Couples should have been legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus, with no alcohol permitted while on duty
- Limitations on pets: only fish and one dog of approved breeds are allowed
- Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all staff serve as role models for students

Salary : $99,536

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