What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
At Milton Hershey School, we are seeking married couples to serve as House Parents. In this role, you will provide a nurturing environment for 8-12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring a family-like structure while managing various responsibilities.
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. As House Parents, you will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
You will be part of a supportive community dedicated to the well-being of students. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance.
Benefits
- 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
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with 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
- Couples must abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus, with no alcohol permitted while on duty
- Limitations on pets, with only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
- Valid driver's license, with ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- 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 : $150,000
