What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparent Positions Available position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a unique educational institution that provides a comprehensive career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are seeking married couples to join our team as Houseparents, providing a nurturing family-like environment for students.
About the Role
As a Houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus home with your spouse and guide a group of 8-12 students. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing a consistent family-like structure for your assigned students
- Handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more
- Leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
What We Offer
We provide a range of benefits to support our Houseparents, including:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Relocation assistance and paid training
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you and your spouse must meet the following qualifications:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Legally married for at least two years
- Age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
