What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Caregivers position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School Overview
Milton Hershey School is a premier educational institution that provides a unique opportunity for married couples to serve as live-in caregivers for groups of students. With a focus on providing a family-like environment, our houseparents play a vital role in shaping the lives of our students.
Compensation and Benefits
- A competitive salary of $43,825 per person (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 personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Job Description
As residential youth mentors, you will reside in an on-campus student home and provide guidance and support to a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and handling various other duties to ensure the well-being of our students.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 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, with no alcohol permitted while on duty
- Limits on pets, only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
- Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking 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
Salary : $43,825
