What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents, Full-Time position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
The role of a Houseparent at Milton Hershey School involves guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students in a residential setting. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Benefits
• Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
• 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
• Flexible schedule with nine days on followed by three days off, including personal time while students are at school
• Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
• Couples must be married for at least two years
• Both spouses should be age 27 or older
• Limitations on pets; only fish and one dog of approved breeds permitted
• Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• 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.
Salary : $43,825
