Youth Development Specialist - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
$44,768–$44,768 year
On-siteClearfield, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Provide daily supervision and mentorship for 8–13 students in on-campus homes while managing household routines, schedules, and medication administration. Drive students to activities and lead devotions, including accompanying them to Sunday Chapel. Oversee budgeting and household reporting, ensuring a structured, family-like environment supports academic, emotional, and social development. Work nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with unscheduled time available during weekdays. Transition to a Placed Houseparent role after initial support of various homes. This two-person position requires legally married couples (minimum two years) aged 27+ to reside in Milton Hershey School's student homes, fostering a safe, smoke-free, and weapon-free environment for over 2,200 students.
Required Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth
- This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses must be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
- Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
- Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
- This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses
- For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications
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