Transitional Living Assistant - Flex

Milton Hershey School; Schaefferstown (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Flex Transitional Living Assistants to support high school seniors in developing essential life skills. This year-round role involves mentoring students, managing recreational activities, and collaborating with staff to enhance the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills while providing a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. With a competitive salary, housing, and utilities provided, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young individuals preparing for their futures.

Benefits

Housing & Utilities Provided

Relocation Assistance

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required for all candidates.
• Experience mentoring diverse youth from under-served backgrounds is desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise high school seniors and mentor them in life skills.
• Create and oversee recreational activities on evenings and weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Conflict Management

Organizational Skills

Life Skills Training

Mentoring Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Google Applications

Social Media

Job description

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.

MHS is hiring Flex Transitional Living Assistants (FTLA) to live with and supervise high school seniors in campus residence buildings in Hershey, PA. FTLA’s mentor MHS seniors to ensure they develop the life skills necessary for success post-graduation – whether they are entering post-secondary education, the military, or the workforce. FTLA's role includes modeling life skills and teaching self-responsibility, goal setting, planning & prioritization, time management, personal finance, and interpersonal skills—such as appropriate dating behavior and managing peer pressure.

Other responsibilities include creating and supervising evening & weekend recreational activities, taking students to Sunday chapel services, and collaborating with staff to evaluate and enhance the program. Additionally, FTLA’s provide coverage in students’ homes as needed.

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

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree required.
2. Valid driver’s license in good standing and ability to become certified to drive a 9-passenger van.
3. Experience working in youth residential settings is a plus.
4. Experience mentoring, teaching, and/or advising diverse youth from under-served backgrounds is desired.
5. Success in developing & delivering life skills training is a plus.
6. Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills are required, including conflict management and inspiring others.
7. High organizational skills & flexibility are necessary.
8. Computer skills including Microsoft & Google applications, Internet, and social media.
9. Because this is a live-in position, only married spouses may reside in the apartment, and overnight guests must be pre-approved. No pets, smoking, weapons, or alcohol while on duty.
10. Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all MHS staff are role models for students.