What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Residential Caregivers position at Milton Hershey School?
Company Overview:
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school that provides an exceptional education and nurturing environment to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who endowed the institution with the resources to ensure students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
We are seeking married couples to become flex houseparents, providing a consistent family-like structure for our students and handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Job Description:
As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home with your spouse and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will provide daily care, support, and guidance, ensuring a safe and comfortable living environment.
You will be responsible for managing the household, preparing meals, and maintaining a clean and organized living space. You will also be required to transport students to and from activities, administer medications as needed, and maintain accurate records.
Required Skills and 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
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity
Benefits:
- 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
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Others:
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Salary : $43,825
