What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couples House Parent Opportunity position at Milton Hershey School?
Careers in Residential Education
Milton Hershey School, a leading private school for disadvantaged youth, seeks married couples to serve as houseparents. As part of our residential education program, these couples will provide a family-like structure for students, guiding and nurturing them in their personal growth and development.
**Job Summary:**
We are looking for caring, dedicated couples who can commit to this unique opportunity. As houseparents, you will work together with your spouse to manage the responsibilities of a student home, including transportation, medication administration, and budgeting. This role requires a high degree of integrity, as staff members are role models for students.
**Responsibilities:**
- Provide a supportive, family-like environment for students
- Manage student homes, including daily schedules and activities
- Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure students' physical, emotional, and educational needs are met
**Qualifications:**
- Couples must be legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- Experience working with youth, preferably from under-served settings
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approximately $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with periods of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
**About Milton Hershey School:**
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. With a fully endowed budget, we offer our students everything they need to thrive, and our staff enjoy a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits.
Milton Hershey School, a leading private school for disadvantaged youth, seeks married couples to serve as houseparents. As part of our residential education program, these couples will provide a family-like structure for students, guiding and nurturing them in their personal growth and development.
**Job Summary:**
We are looking for caring, dedicated couples who can commit to this unique opportunity. As houseparents, you will work together with your spouse to manage the responsibilities of a student home, including transportation, medication administration, and budgeting. This role requires a high degree of integrity, as staff members are role models for students.
**Responsibilities:**
- Provide a supportive, family-like environment for students
- Manage student homes, including daily schedules and activities
- Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure students' physical, emotional, and educational needs are met
**Qualifications:**
- Couples must be legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- Experience working with youth, preferably from under-served settings
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approximately $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with periods of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
**About Milton Hershey School:**
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. With a fully endowed budget, we offer our students everything they need to thrive, and our staff enjoy a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits.
Salary : $43,825
