What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
At Milton Hershey School, we offer a unique opportunity for married couples to make a meaningful impact in the lives of disadvantaged youth. As House Parents, you will provide guidance and family-like support to a group of 8-12 students, residing on campus and engaging in various household responsibilities.
About Us
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students from pre-K through 12th grade. Our school is fully endowed, thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909. We have the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
The Role
We are hiring married couples to become Flex Houseparents. As a Flex Houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more. You will work with different student homes initially before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- A salary of $43,825 per person (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 during school hours
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be legally married for at least two years
- Be aged 27 or older
- Not have more than three dependent children living in the student home
- Abide by our smoke-free and weapon-free campus policy
- Limit your pets to fish and one dog of approved breeds
- Hold a valid driver's license and be certified to drive student home vans
- Be comfortable leading daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- Hold a high school diploma or GED
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Career Path
This is a unique career path that requires consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team at .
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Salary : $43,825
