What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couples Needed for Student Guidance Roles position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to become flex houseparents, providing guidance and support to students in a family-like environment. As houseparents, couples will reside on campus, participate in students' lives, and ensure their well-being and development.
Overview
Milton Hershey School offers a career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. With a comprehensive education and supportive living arrangement, students can thrive and reach their full potential.
Compensation Package
The selected couples will receive a competitive salary package, including a total compensation of approximately $150,000 per couple. This includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, and retirement savings.
Responsibilities
As houseparents, couples will guide and nurture a group of approximately 8-12 students in a student home. Responsibilities include:
- Driving and transporting students
- Administering medication and managing student care
- Managing budgets and finances for the student home
- Reporting incidents and ensuring student safety
Requirements
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Age requirement: both spouses must be 27 or older
- Marital status: couples must be legally married for at least two years
Perks and Benefits
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Three-week paid summer vacation
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including personal time while students are at school
Salary : $150,000
