What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Life Mentors position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is seeking experienced professionals to fill the roles of Houseparents, Full-Time. These positions involve living on campus and providing guidance and support to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
As a Houseparent, you will work closely with your spouse to create a nurturing environment for students. Your responsibilities will include managing student homes, providing transportation, and assisting with daily tasks. The total compensation package for this role includes a salary of $43,825 per person and comprehensive benefits.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Milton Hershey School is dedicated to providing an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We believe that every child deserves access to quality education, and we strive to create an environment that fosters academic success, personal growth, and emotional well-being.
Responsibilities
Your primary responsibilities as a Houseparent will include:
- Providing a consistent and supportive environment for students
- Managing student homes, including meal planning, household chores, and maintenance
- Assisting with transportation, including driving student home vans
- Helping students with daily tasks, such as homework, personal care, and recreation
- Participating in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Legally married couples with at least two years of marriage experience
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrated high degree of integrity
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Salary : $43,825
