Houseparents, Full-Time

Role Summary:

As a married couple, you will serve as Houseparents at Milton Hershey School. You will provide a family-like environment for a group of students, supporting them in daily activities such as transportation, health management, and emotional guidance.

This unique role offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to fostering a positive living and educational experience for underprivileged youth.

Description:

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a renowned private school that provides an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school covers all costs, including housing, meals, and more.

Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.

The school is hiring married couples to become Flex Houseparents. As Flex Houseparents, you will reside on-campus in student homes and guide and nurture a group of approximately 8-12 students.

You will provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. When initially hired, you will cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.

Benefits:

• A salary of $43,825 per person (a 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

• A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays 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

• 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. No alcohol is permitted while on duty

• Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted

• Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans

• Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)

• 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

This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.

Salary : $43,825