• Residential Living Assistant

    Milton Hershey School (Hershey, PA)


    Residential Living Assistant - ( 24000038 )

    Description

    •** **Residential Living Assistants

     

    Milton Hershey School – Hershey, PA** **On-Site | Year-Round | $53K - $70K Excellent Benefits Housing Utilities Positively Impact Youth

     

    Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where 2,100 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extra-ordinary 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 and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and is expanding to serve more students.

     

    MHS is hiring Residential Living Assistants (ALSO KNOWN AS FLEX TRANSITIONAL LIVING ASSISTANTS - FTLAs) to live in campus residences to supervise and mentor high school seniors, preparing them for independent living after graduation. FTLAs play a vital role - teaching and role-modeling life skills including self-responsibility, goal setting, time management, personal finance, healthy relationships and more. They also create and supervise developmental and recreational activities, accompany students to Sunday chapel services, collaborate with staff to continually enhance the program, and provide coverage in student homes as needed

     

    •** **Schedule & Compensation

    + Year-round position with a schedule of **9 consecutive workdays followed by 3 days off**

    + Minimum annual salary of **$53K**

    + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and after a year of service - a 403(b) savings plan

    + **Housing and utilities are provided!**

    + Paid training and up to **$2,800 relocation assistance**

    Qualifications

    •** **Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree required

    + Valid driver’s license in good standing; ability to become certified to drive a 9-passenger van

    + Experience mentoring, teaching, or coaching youth

    + Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to proactively problem-solve, influence, and collaborate

    + Strong organizational skills, while also maintaining a high degree of flexibility

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google applications, and social media platforms

    + Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism—MHS staff serve as role models for students

    Additional Requirements for Live-In Role:

    + Only married spouses may reside in the apartment with the FTLA

    + Overnight guests must be pre-approved

    + No pets, smoking, or weapons permitted

    + No alcohol consumption while on duty

     

    This position is more than just a job —it’s a life style that **positively impacts young lives** !

     

    **Schedule** : Full-time

     

    Job Type** **: Standard

    Job Posting** **: Aug 16, 2024

    **Req ID:** 24000038

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

     

    Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.