What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents, Full-Time position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become flex houseparents, providing a nurturing and structured home environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. These couples will take on shared responsibilities including caregiving, guidance, and day-to-day management of the household.
The school offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in students' lives, with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work in a career-focused education setting.
Candidates should have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings, and must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
Flex houseparents will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students, and handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Benefits include a salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple), comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off.
Qualifications include being legally married for at least two years, both spouses being age 27 or older, no more than three dependent children residing in the student home, and abiding by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus.
Salary : $43,825
