What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to become flex houseparents. As a unique career path, this role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Description:
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school provides an exceptional education with housing, meals, and more – all costs covered.
Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, it is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
Flex houseparents reside on-campus in student homes, guiding and nurturing groups of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Benefits include a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple, relocation assistance, paid training, and a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off.
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 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
This unique career path takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reside on-campus in student homes
- Guide and nurture groups of approximately 8-12 students
- Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting
What We Offer:
- Total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple
- Relocation assistance
- Paid training
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off
Salary : $150,000
