What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance and Support for Underprivileged Students position at Milton Hershey School?
Career Development Opportunities for Couples
Milton Hershey School is committed to empowering students to achieve their full potential. We are seeking married couples to join our team as Flex Houseparents and support our students' academic, emotional, and social development.
About the Role
As a Flex Houseparent, you will reside on campus with your spouse and provide guidance and support to a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your role will involve creating a nurturing family-like environment, managing daily responsibilities, and implementing educational values through personal engagement.
Responsibilities
- Providing daily care and supervision to students
- Assisting students with homework and academic tasks
- Encouraging students to develop good habits and values
Requirements
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- A minimum of two years of marriage
- Both spouses must be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity
Benefits
- Salary of $43,825 per person (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; workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Salary : $43,825
