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. This unique role involves guiding and nurturing a group of 8-12 students in on-campus homes.
Couples will provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more. They will be part of a supportive team that prioritizes student well-being and success.
The ideal candidates will have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Both spouses should be age 27 or older, and they must be comfortable leading daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
Benefits
• Total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple
• 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, 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
• Couples who have been legally married for at least two years
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
• Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• 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.
Salary : $150,000
