What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couples Guidance and Support Specialists position at Milton Hershey School?
Salary and Benefits
- A competitive salary of $43,825 per person, totaling approximately $150,000 for the couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
- 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.
Responsibilities
As flex houseparents, couples will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Responsibilities include:
- Providing a consistent family-like structure for students.
- Handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Requirements
- 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 is permitted while on duty.
- Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted.
- 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 : $43,825
