Youth Development Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1394, Perry Street, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, 45504, United States
Located in Hershey, PA, the Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school providing an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education to over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Established in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school is fully endowed, ensuring that its mission to serve students continues to expand. With over 12,000 graduates, MHS remains a testament to the founders' foresight and generosity.
MHS is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in a unique, life-changing career. In this role, couples reside in on-campus student homes to provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students' academic, emotional, and social development, helping them reach their full potential.
The position begins with a Flex schedule, where houseparents support various student homes. The initial working rhythm consists of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. During weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Over time, Flex Houseparents transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same group of students in their own dedicated student home.
This is a two-person role requiring a high level of commitment from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit www.mhskids.org.
MHS staff serve as role models for students, demonstrating integrity and professionalism. The campus is committed to being smoke-free and weapon-free, with no alcohol permitted while on duty. The environment is Judeo-Christian, and houseparents are expected to be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Sunday Chapel services, though proselytizing is prohibited.
Work model: On-site
1394, Perry Street, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, 45504, United States
Springfield, Ohio
Skills: Driving, Budgeting, Medication Administration.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.