What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couples Caregivers position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is seeking couples to fill the role of Houseparents, Full-Time. As a Houseparent, you will provide a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds while residing in on-campus homes.
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. You will guide and care for a group of 8-12 students, facilitating daily activities and ensuring their well-being.
Company Overview
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 career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—all costs are covered.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who provided the resources to ensure that students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
Job Description
As a Houseparent, your responsibilities will include:
- Guiding and nurturing a group of 8-12 students
- Facilitating daily activities and ensuring student well-being
- Providing a consistent family-like structure for students
- Handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you and your spouse must have:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- A high school diploma or GED
- The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Valid driver's licenses and the ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- A willingness to lead students in daily devotions and take them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple), which includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
Additionally, we provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings; relocation assistance; paid training; a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off; and three-week paid summer vacation.
Salary : $43,825
