What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
House Parents at Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing a career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds in pre-K through 12th grade. The school offers comprehensive support, including housing, meals, and other essential services, with all costs covered.
Detailed Description
The school is seeking married couples to become Flex Houseparents, residing on-campus student homes and guiding a group of approximately 8-12 students. As Flex Houseparents, they will provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Benefits
- A competitive salary of $43,825 per person, totaling approximately $150,000 per couple, 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 are provided.
- A structured schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including 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.
Salary : $43,825
