Couples Youth Development Specialists - Milton Hershey School : Job Details

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's leading private schools, providing exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. We offer housing, meals, and other services to our students, all at no cost.

Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, MHS is fully endowed and equipped with the resources necessary for both students and staff to succeed.

We are seeking married couples to join us as flex houseparents. In this role, you will live on campus in student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will provide a consistent, family-like structure for the students, taking on responsibilities that include:

• Driving students to various activities
• Administering medication
• Budgeting and reporting

Initially, you will work with different student homes before being permanently assigned to one.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary of $44,768 per person (approximately $165,000 per couple), including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
• 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.
• Work schedule: nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time during student school hours.
• Three-week paid summer vacation.

Qualifications:

• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from underserved backgrounds.
• Couples must be legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses should be aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Adhere to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty.
• Limited pet policy: approved breeds of dogs and fish only.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; must be able to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and participating in Judeo-Christian chapel services (proselytizing is prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as staff members are role models for students.
• Both spouses must complete individual employment applications.

This unique career path requires consideration and commitment from both partners. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please contact our recruitment team.