What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialists position at Milton Hershey School?
Career Opportunities for Married Couples
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become Flex Houseparents. As Flex Houseparents, you will guide and nurture a group of students in a family-like environment, providing a consistent structure and support system. This unique opportunity offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth.
About the Role
You and your spouse will reside on-campus in a student home, managing responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, and reporting. You will also provide daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. Our ideal candidates are experienced in working with youth, preferably from under-served settings, and have a strong commitment to integrity and role modeling.
Benefits Package
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings; relocation assistance; and paid training. Additionally, you will enjoy a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with three-week paid summer vacation.
Qualifications
To be successful as Flex Houseparents, you and your spouse must meet the following qualifications:
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become Flex Houseparents. As Flex Houseparents, you will guide and nurture a group of students in a family-like environment, providing a consistent structure and support system. This unique opportunity offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth.
About the Role
You and your spouse will reside on-campus in a student home, managing responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, and reporting. You will also provide daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. Our ideal candidates are experienced in working with youth, preferably from under-served settings, and have a strong commitment to integrity and role modeling.
Benefits Package
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings; relocation assistance; and paid training. Additionally, you will enjoy a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with three-week paid summer vacation.
Qualifications
To be successful as Flex Houseparents, you and your spouse must meet the following qualifications:
- 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
- Limitations on pets
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
