What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
House parents provide a nurturing family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Married couples reside in on-campus homes, supporting 8-12 students with daily activities and administrative tasks while receiving comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary.
This unique role requires commitment and experience working with youth, with both spouses actively participating in the lives of the students. House parents serve as role models, mentors, and caregivers, guiding students in their personal growth and development.
Description:
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school offers a comprehensive program, including housing, meals, and extracurricular activities, all at no cost to the students and their families.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who endowed it to provide opportunities for students to succeed. MHS has the resources to ensure that both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
Flex Houseparents Role:
Flex houseparents are married couples who reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home. This allows them to gain experience and develop their skills in various settings.
Benefits:
• Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple, which includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
• 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
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. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
• Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
• 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 (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
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Salary : $43,825
