What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Opportunities for Couples as Houseparents position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school that provides an exceptional education to disadvantaged students from pre-K through 12th grade. As a houseparent, you will be part of a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Job Overview
As a married couple, you will reside in on-campus student homes and guide approximately 8-12 students, providing a consistent family-like structure. Your responsibilities will include driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
You will cover different student homes initially before being assigned to one specific home. This role offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a unique opportunity to impact the lives of students positively.
Responsibilities
- Reside in on-campus student homes with your spouse
- Guide and nurture a group of approximately 8-12 students
- Provide a consistent family-like structure for students
- Drive students to various activities
- Administer medication to students when necessary
- Manage household budget and expenses
- Report student progress and concerns
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you and your spouse must have:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Been legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses must be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Benefits
The total compensation package includes:
- A salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance provided
- Paid training
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off
- Three-week paid summer vacation
This is a dynamic duo wanted to foster student growth and development. If you and your spouse are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students, we encourage you to apply.
Salary : $43,825
