What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparent Couples Wanted position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School provides an exceptional education and support system for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a houseparent, you will play a vital role in guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students, providing a consistent family-like structure and handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
About Us
We are one of the world's best private schools, offering a career-focused education with housing, meals, and more – all costs covered. Our generous benefactors, Milton and Catherine Hershey, founded the school in 1909, endowing us with the resources to ensure our students and staff thrive.
Responsibilities
- Support 8-12 students in daily activities, including transportation, medical administration, and budgeting
- Provide a consistent family-like atmosphere in on-campus homes
- Lead students in daily devotions and take them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- Drive student home vans and administer medication as needed
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
