What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compassionate Houseparents - Empowering Youth position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional education with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered.
About Us
Founded by Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, our school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
The Role of Flex Houseparents
As flex houseparents, you will reside in on-campus student homes and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc. When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Key Benefits
- 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 and paid training provided
What We're Looking For
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Couples must be legally married for at least two years and both spouses must be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
Salary : $43,825
