What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family-Like Support Team position at Milton Hershey School?
We are seeking caring couples to join our team as flex houseparents, providing a family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a flex houseparent, you will reside in on-campus homes and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students, handling responsibilities such as transportation, administering medication, and providing emotional support.
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide a consistent family-like structure for students, manage daily routines, guide academic and personal growth, and foster a positive relationship with students. You will also handle responsibilities such as driving, budgeting, reporting, and administrative tasks.
Qualifications
We are looking for couples who have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Both spouses should be age 27 or older, and no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home. A valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans are required.
Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all staff are role models for students. Both spouses must complete an individual employment application.
Benefits Package
As a flex houseparent, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package, including:
- A salary of $43,825 per person (a 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
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Salary : $43,825
