What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
At Milton Hershey School, we seek married couples to serve as flex houseparents. In this role, you will provide a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, managing responsibilities such as guidance, transportation, and healthcare.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth. As flex houseparents, you will reside on-campus with a group of 8-12 students, providing a consistent family-like structure and handling various responsibilities.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a relocation assistance package. Our staff are provided with everything they need to thrive, thanks to the generosity of our founders, Milton and Catherine Hershey.
Benefits
• Salary: $43,825 per person (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: 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
• Must be legally married for at least two years
• Both spouses should be age 27 or older
• Limitations on pets and alcohol while on duty
• Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity
Salary : $43,825
