What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Environment Providers position at Milton Hershey School?
Provide Supportive Family Environments
At Milton Hershey School, our Houseparent couples play a vital role in providing a family-like atmosphere for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a Houseparent couple, you will live in on-campus homes with your spouse and care for approximately 8-12 students, creating a stable and nurturing environment that fosters academic success and personal growth. This rewarding role requires both spouses to be actively involved in student development and daily operations.
Career Opportunities
This unique career path takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team. Keywords: houseparents, youth mentoring, education, support services, family-like environment, flex houseparents, Milton Hershey School, childcare, nonprofit education, community support
Schedule and Benefits
Our Houseparent couples enjoy a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school. They also receive a salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple) and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; and retirement savings.
Qualifications
We seek experienced individuals who have worked or volunteered with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Both spouses must be age 27 or older, married for at least two years, and comfortable leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. A valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans are also required. High school diploma or GED is necessary, and candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
At Milton Hershey School, our Houseparent couples play a vital role in providing a family-like atmosphere for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a Houseparent couple, you will live in on-campus homes with your spouse and care for approximately 8-12 students, creating a stable and nurturing environment that fosters academic success and personal growth. This rewarding role requires both spouses to be actively involved in student development and daily operations.
Career Opportunities
This unique career path takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team. Keywords: houseparents, youth mentoring, education, support services, family-like environment, flex houseparents, Milton Hershey School, childcare, nonprofit education, community support
Schedule and Benefits
Our Houseparent couples enjoy a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school. They also receive a salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple) and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; and retirement savings.
Qualifications
We seek experienced individuals who have worked or volunteered with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Both spouses must be age 27 or older, married for at least two years, and comfortable leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. A valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans are also required. High school diploma or GED is necessary, and candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
Salary : $43,825
