What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couples Residential Care Providers position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a renowned educational institution providing a career-focused education to disadvantaged students from pre-K through 12th grade. Our students receive comprehensive support, including housing, meals, and other essential services.
The House Parents role at Milton Hershey School involves married couples who provide a family-like environment for our students living on campus. They manage a household of 8-12 students, ensuring their well-being through guidance, supervision, and care. This unique opportunity offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a profound impact in students' lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a household of students and maintaining a safe and supportive environment
- Providing guidance, supervision, and care to students
- Coordinating daily activities and ensuring students' physical and emotional needs are met
- Cultivating a positive and respectful relationship with students, staff, and faculty
Requirements:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably in under-served settings
- A valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- A high school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrated integrity and a strong commitment to supporting students' growth and development
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: $43,825 per person (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
- 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
Salary : $43,825
