What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Cultivating Young Minds position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School seeks a married couple to become houseparents, providing a nurturing environment for students in a supportive on-campus home. This unique opportunity requires a married couple to work together in guiding the educational journey and personal development of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The ideal candidate has experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Both spouses should be age 27 or older, and no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home. A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
As houseparents, the couple will provide daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. They will also manage household duties, handle responsibilities such as driving and administering medication, and maintain a smoke-free and weapon-free campus.
In this role, couples will receive competitive salaries, benefits, and relocation support. The salary package includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, and retirement savings.
A high school diploma or GED is required, and both spouses must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as role models for students. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. No alcohol is permitted while on duty, and only fish and one dog of approved breeds are allowed in the student home.
