Milton Hershey School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Care Worker to support the holistic development of students in a unique, cost-free, pre-K through 12th grade residential school setting. In this role, you will work within the Education, Training & E-Learning department to help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that complements students’ classroom learning and promotes their personal growth. Youth Care Workers provide daily supervision, mentorship, and guidance to students in student homes and program spaces, helping them build strong life skills, healthy habits, and positive relationships.
You will collaborate closely with educators, houseparents, administrators, and support staff to reinforce academic expectations and social-emotional learning. Responsibilities include overseeing students’ daily routines, assisting with homework and educational activities, implementing behavior management strategies, and modeling respectful, inclusive behavior. You will lead or support recreational and enrichment activities that encourage teamwork, resilience, and confidence while maintaining consistent expectations for safety and conduct.
A successful Youth Care Worker at Milton Hershey School is patient, dependable, and passionate about working with children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, many of whom have experienced economic or personal hardship. You will be expected to observe and document student behavior, communicate concerns and progress to the appropriate staff, and respond calmly and professionally to conflicts or crises. Training will be provided in school-approved behavior support techniques, child safety, and trauma-informed care.
This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage groups of children or teens, and a commitment to Milton Hershey School’s mission of changing lives through education. Youth Care Workers actively contribute to a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect, and they serve as positive role models both on and off duty. The role may entail flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings, and some weekends, to best meet students’ needs in a residential school environment.
Joining Milton Hershey School as a Youth Care Worker offers the opportunity to make a meaningful, daily impact on students’ lives while working in a collaborative, mission-driven community dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential. Read Less

Description: Hershey, PA On-Site | Year-Round | Starting Salary $48,799 + 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 $48,799
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:
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! Read Less

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