Youth Development Specialist

Job overview

Youth Development Specialist - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required. This is an onsite position located in Lee's Summit, MO. The salary is $44,768.00 per person, with an approximate total compensation of $168,000 per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, and utilities. Milton Hershey School is a renowned institution dedicated to providing a cost-free, career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role is crucial for creating a structured, family-like environment within on-campus student homes. Flex Houseparents provide care, guidance, and support to a group of approximately 8-13 students, fostering their academic, emotional, and social development.

What you'll do

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

What we're looking for

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience

Experience working or volunteering with youth; High school diploma or GED required.

Skills & competencies

youth development

specialist

milton hershey school

full-time

onsite

lee's summit mo

residential

no weekends

no on-call

$44768+/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability options
• retirement savings
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off

About the employer

Milton Hershey School is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities. Sector: 62.