What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregivers for Disadvantaged Youth position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to become flex houseparents, residing in on-campus student homes and guiding approximately 8-12 students. As a team, you will provide a consistent family-like structure, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary of $43,825 per person, with a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- This is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
- Limited pets allowed: fish and one dog of approved breeds
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
- Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Salary : $43,825
