What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couple Family Home Providers position at Milton Hershey School?
Transform Lives as a Couple
Milton Hershey School invites married couples to join its team as flex houseparents, playing a vital role in shaping the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a couple, you will serve as a source of guidance, support, and love, creating a safe and welcoming environment that encourages growth and development.
The Residential Youth Care role requires a deep commitment to supporting students' academic, emotional, and social needs. Responsibilities include guiding students, ensuring their well-being, and maintaining a family-like structure within the student homes. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Milton Hershey School invites married couples to join its team as flex houseparents, playing a vital role in shaping the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a couple, you will serve as a source of guidance, support, and love, creating a safe and welcoming environment that encourages growth and development.
The Residential Youth Care role requires a deep commitment to supporting students' academic, emotional, and social needs. Responsibilities include guiding students, ensuring their well-being, and maintaining a family-like structure within the student homes. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will work closely with your spouse to provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Flex houseparents are initially assigned to cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Extensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Flexible schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Who We Are Looking For
- Experienced individuals who have worked or volunteered with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Couples who have been legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses should be at least 27 years old
- No more than three dependent children may live in the student home
- Absence of smoking and weapons on campus. Alcohol use is not allowed while on duty
- Pet restrictions apply; only fish and one dog of approved breeds are permitted
- Couples comfortable leading daily devotions and participating in Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds necessary
- Demonstrate exceptional integrity, as staff members serve as role models for students
Salary : $43,825
