What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Caregivers for Disadvantaged Youth position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is committed to providing an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are seeking married couples who share our vision and values to become part of our team as Family Caregivers for Disadvantaged Youth.
As Flex Houseparents, you will reside on-campus in student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will provide a consistent family-like structure, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including salary, free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more. Our benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; and retirement savings.
In addition to our benefits, we provide relocation assistance and paid training. Our schedule consists of nine days on followed by three days off, allowing for personal time while students are at school. You will also receive three-week paid summer vacation.
To be successful in this role, you must have 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, and no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
We value integrity and expect all staff to demonstrate high levels of professionalism. Both spouses must complete an individual employment application.
