What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couples Career Path in Youth Support position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School provides a unique career path for married couples to become flex houseparents, guiding and nurturing students from disadvantaged backgrounds in a family-like environment. The school is one of the world's best private schools, offering an exceptional education with housing, meals, and more – all costs covered.
As a flex houseparent, you will reside on-campus in a student home, providing a consistent structure for a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. Initially, you will cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Salary and Benefits:
- 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
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including 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 permitted while on duty
- Limitations on pets, only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
- 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.
Salary : $150,000
