What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
About Us
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing a career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our school is fully endowed, allowing us to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
Your Role
As a 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. When initially hired, you will cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance. Paid training is also provided. Your schedule will consist of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school. You will also enjoy a three-week paid summer vacation.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this role, you must have 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. You 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. Both spouses must complete an individual employment application.
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing a career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our school is fully endowed, allowing us to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
Your Role
As a 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. When initially hired, you will cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance. Paid training is also provided. Your schedule will consist of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school. You will also enjoy a three-week paid summer vacation.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this role, you must have 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. You 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. Both spouses must complete an individual employment application.
