What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiving Couple Wanted for Student Homes position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a leading private school providing an exceptional education and care for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are seeking married couples to become houseparents, providing a nurturing and structured home environment for students.
The role of houseparents is unique and requires couples to manage daily responsibilities, support educational development, and lead mentorship activities for students. This position offers attractive benefits, including salary, housing, and comprehensive health insurance.
As a houseparent, you will be responsible for guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students in our on-campus student homes. You will handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
We require that both spouses have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Couples should have been legally married for at least two years and be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Sunday chapel services.
We offer a comprehensive compensation package, relocation assistance, and paid training. Our schedule includes nine days on followed by three days off, with a period of personal time while students are at school. We also provide three-week paid summer vacation.
