Youth Development Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2942, Meadowlark Drive, Village Meadows, Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Arizona, 85635, United States
About the Milton Hershey School
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 was fully endowed to ensure its longevity. Thanks to their foresight, MHS has graduated over 12,000 students and continues to expand its mission to serve more children in need.
About the Role
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, enabling them to reach their full potential.
The position begins with a flexible schedule where houseparents support various student homes, working 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 permanently with the same group of students in their own student home. This career requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses, serving as role models of integrity and professionalism.
Hiring Process
This is a two-person role requiring both spouses to be legally married for at least two years. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, please visit the official MHS careers page.
Our Culture and Values
MHS staff serve as role models for students, upholding a commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. The environment prohibits alcohol while on duty and supports a Judeo-Christian spiritual foundation, with houseparents leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing is prohibited). The school values a family-oriented atmosphere where staff and students thrive together.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2942, Meadowlark Drive, Village Meadows, Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Arizona, 85635, United States
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide daily supervision and mentorship to 8–13 students
- check_circleAdminister medications and ensure student wellness
- check_circleLead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel
- check_circleOversee budgeting and household reporting
- check_circleManage household routines and student schedules
- check_circleDrive students to activities and plan recreational programs
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or GED
- verifiedValid U.S. driver's license
- verifiedExperience working or volunteering with youth
- verifiedLegally married for at least two years
- verifiedBoth spouses age 27 or older
- verifiedAbility to lift 50 lbs
- verifiedCommitment to smoke-free and weapon-free campus
- verifiedNo alcohol while on duty
- verifiedComfort leading daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleHealth savings and flexible spending accountscheck_circleLife insurance and disability optionscheck_circleRetirement savings plancheck_circleRelocation assistance and paid trainingcheck_circlePaid time off at designated times throughout the yearcheck_circleFree housing, meals while on duty, and utilities included
