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Milton Hershey School

Residential Living Assistant

Milton Hershey School, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033

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Job Description - Residential Living Assistant (24000038)

Description Hershey, PA On-Site | Year-Round | $53K - $70K + 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 $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

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

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Milton Hershey School does not discriminate in admissions or other programs and services on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed or disability. Read on equal opportunity and diversity, equal employment opportunity, and more.important MHS policies

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