What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
**House Parents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required at Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become House Parents, providing a nurturing family-like environment for students aged pre-K through 12 from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a House Parent, you will guide and nurture a group of approximately 8-12 students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more.
The ideal candidate 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 students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
MHS offers a unique compensation package, including a salary of $43,825 per person (a total of approx. $150,000 per couple), comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and a flexible schedule of nine days on followed by three days off.
We are looking for couples who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of youth and are willing to relocate to Hershey, PA. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Benefits:
- Salary of $43,825 per person
- 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
- 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
- Limits on pets
- 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
- 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
