What are the responsibilities and job description for the Couples Residential Youth Care Specialists position at Milton Hershey School?
Careers in Student Care
Milton Hershey School is seeking dedicated couples to join our team as houseparents. As a houseparent, you will provide a nurturing environment for disadvantaged students, serving as role models and caregivers in on-campus homes.
About the Role
Houseparents at Milton Hershey School guide a group of 8-12 students while handling various responsibilities such as transportation, administration, and budgeting. This unique position requires married couples to work together as a team, providing a consistent family-like structure for students.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance, a competitive salary, and a three-week paid summer vacation.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings.
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with 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.
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
