What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents, Full-Time position at Milton Hershey School?
Houseparents at Milton Hershey School provide a nurturing family-like environment for disadvantaged students in a private school setting.
Couples are responsible for guiding and supporting students while managing daily responsibilities such as transportation and medication administration.
The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and unique opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive community.
Milton Hershey School Overview
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds in pre-K through 12th grade.
All costs are covered, including housing, meals, and more, thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909.
Flex Houseparent Role
We are hiring married couples to become flex houseparents, residing on-campus student homes and guiding approximately 8-12 students each.
Flex houseparents provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package approx. $150,000 per couple, including free housing, meals, utilities, and more)
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
Work-Life Balance
Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with a period of personal time while students are at school
Three-week paid summer vacation
Requirements
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, with no alcohol permitted while on duty
Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
High school diploma or GED required
Ability 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
Salary : $43,825
