What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couples Residential Caregivers for Disadvantaged Youth position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school that provides an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are seeking married couples to become flex houseparents, providing a nurturing family-like environment for our students.
About the Role
As a flex houseparent, you and your spouse will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will provide a consistent family-like structure for our students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, retirement savings, and relocation assistance. Our unique work schedule allows for nine days on followed by three days off, with a period of personal time while students are at school.
Qualifications
- 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
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
