What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Support Professionals position at Milton Hershey School?
Company Overview
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school providing an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. With a strong focus on career-focused learning, the school offers a unique opportunity for married couples to make a meaningful impact in the lives of its students.
Salary and Benefits
As Houseparents at Milton Hershey School, you will receive a competitive salary of $43,825 per person, totaling approximately $150,000 per couple. This comprehensive compensation package includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
Job Description
As a married couple, you will reside in an on-campus student home and provide a family-like environment for a group of 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include guiding, nurturing, and managing daily responsibilities for your students, ensuring a safe and supportive living environment. You will also be responsible for driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and other essential tasks.
Required Skills and 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
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
- Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
Benefits
- 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. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Salary : $43,825
