Family Support Specialist - Milton Hershey School

About Us

Milton Hershey School is a private school for students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. We provide an exceptional career-focused education, along with housing, meals, and more – all costs covered. Our school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey.

Career Opportunity

We are hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.

Benefits and Perks

As a flex houseparent at Milton Hershey School, you can expect a comprehensive compensation package, including:

• A salary of $43,825 per person, totaling approximately $150,000 per couple
• Free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more
• 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 personal time while students are at school
• Three-week paid summer vacation

Requirements

To be considered for this role, couples must meet the following 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. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
• Limits on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
• Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take 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.

What We Offer

Milton Hershey School offers a unique career path for married couples who want to make a difference in the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. If you have any questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team. Keywords: youth development, houseparents, flex houseparents, Milton Hershey School, student support, family-like environment, community service, education, family dynamics, co-parenting

Salary : $43,825