Youth Development Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3737, North Smith Street, Vigo County, Indiana, 47805, United States
About the School
Located in Hershey, PA, the Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. 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.
About the Role
MHS is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in a unique and 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.
Initially, Flex Houseparents support various student homes on a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. During weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Over time, successful candidates transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same group of students in their own dedicated student home. This career requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses.
Hiring Process
This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit www.mhskids.org.
Our Culture
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, while proselytizing is prohibited.
Work location
Work model: On-site
3737, North Smith Street, Vigo County, Indiana, 47805, United States
Indiana
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide daily supervision and mentorship to students
- check_circleAdminister medications and ensure student wellness
- check_circleLead daily devotions and accompany students to chapel services
- check_circleOversee budgeting and household reporting
- check_circleManage household routines and student schedules
- check_circleDrive students to activities and plan developmental programs
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or GED
- verifiedExperience working or volunteering with youth
- verifiedLegally married for at least two years
- verifiedBoth spouses age 27 or older
- verifiedValid U.S. driver's license
- verifiedAbility to become certified to drive student home vans
- verifiedAbility to lift 50 lbs
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleHealth savings and flexible spending accountscheck_circleLife insurance and disability optionscheck_circleRetirement savings planRelocation assistance
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Valid U.s. Driver's License, High School Diploma, Ged.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Frequently asked questions about Youth Development Specialist at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association
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Day-to-day, the Youth Development Specialist at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association will provide daily supervision and mentorship to students; administer medications and ensure student wellness; lead daily devotions and accompany students to chapel services; and oversee budgeting and household reporting.
What are the requirements for this Youth Development Specialist role?expand_more
Milton Hershey School Alumni Association is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or GED; Experience working or volunteering with youth; Legally married for at least two years; Both spouses age 27 or older; Valid U.S. driver's license; and Ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
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Youth Development Specialist at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association is based in 3737, North Smith Street, Vigo County, Indiana, 47805, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Milton Hershey School Alumni Association has listed this Youth Development Specialist role as on-site.
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Key skills for Youth Development Specialist at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association include Valid U.s. Driver's License; High School Diploma; and Ged.
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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or GED required.
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Youth Development Specialist at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.