Residential Living Assistant - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
Milton Hershey School · Duncannon, PA
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Residential Living Assistant - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
@ Milton Hershey SchoolResidential Living Assistant - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About the job
Milton Hershey School provides free education and housing for disadvantaged youth. The role requires supervising and mentoring high school seniors, teaching life skills, creating activities, and collaborating with staff in a foster-like residential setting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience mentoring youth
- Interpersonal and leadership skills
- Proficient with Office and social media
Qualifications
- High school diploma or higher
- Ability to become certified driver
- Strong organizational skills
- Integrity and professionalism
- Flexible problem-solving abilities
Full job description
Description:
Hershey, PA On-Site | Year-Round | Starting Salary $49,080 + Excellent Benefits + Housing + Utilities + Positively Impact Youth
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives 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 $49,080
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
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:
In this on-campus residential position, occupancy is limited to the employee and, if applicable, their legally married spouse. No other individuals, or pets, may reside in the provided accommodations
Overnight guests must be pre-approved
No 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!