Residential Caretaker

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Flex Transitional Living Assistant to support high school seniors in developing vital life skills. This year-round position offers a unique opportunity to mentor students from disadvantaged backgrounds, guiding them through essential responsibilities for success after graduation. The role involves living on campus, supervising recreational activities, and fostering personal growth through mentorship. With a competitive salary and benefits, including housing and relocation assistance, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Housing provided

Utilities included

Relocation assistance up to $2,800

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience mentoring diverse youth from underserved backgrounds is desired.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise high school seniors and mentor them in essential life skills.
• Create and supervise recreational activities for students.
• Collaborate with staff to evaluate and improve the program.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Conflict Management

Organizational Skills

Mentoring

Teaching

Life Skills Training

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Google Applications

Internet

Social Media

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where 2,000 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to that foresight, the school has almost 12,000 graduates and is expanding to serve more students.

Position: Flex Transitional Living Assistant (FTLA)

MHS is hiring FTLA to live with and supervise high school seniors in campus residence buildings in Hershey, PA. FTLA's mentor MHS seniors to develop essential life skills for success post-graduation—whether entering post-secondary education, the military, or the workforce. Responsibilities include role-modeling life skills and teaching self-responsibility, goal setting, planning & prioritization, time management, personal finance, and interpersonal skills—including appropriate dating behavior and managing peer pressure.

Additional duties involve creating and supervising evening & weekend recreational activities, taking students to Sunday chapel services, and collaborating with staff to evaluate and improve the program. FTLA's also provide coverage in students' homes as needed.

Position Details

This is a year-round position with a schedule of 9 consecutive days followed by 3 days off. Compensation includes a minimum annual salary of $48,799 plus benefits. Housing & utilities are provided, and up to $2,800 in relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid driver's license in good standing and ability to become certified to drive a 9-passenger van.
• Experience working in youth residential settings is a plus.
• Experience mentoring, teaching, and advising diverse youth from underserved backgrounds is desired.
• Success in developing & delivering life skills training is a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, including conflict management and inspiring others.
• High organizational skills and flexibility.
• Computer skills including Microsoft & Google applications, Internet, and social media.
• As this is a live-in position, only married spouses may reside in the apartment; overnight guests require pre-approval. No pets, smoking, weapons, or alcohol while on duty.
• Candidates must demonstrate high integrity, as all staff serve as role models for students.