What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents, Full-Time position at Milton Hershey School?
A unique position at Milton Hershey School, seeking married couples to care for and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Live on campus and provide a nurturing family-like environment, guiding a group of 8-12 students.
Milton Hershey School offers an exceptional education, housing, meals, and more - all costs covered. We are fully endowed, providing resources for students and staff to thrive.
This is a two-person job for couples with experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably in under-served settings. Responsibilities include managing household duties, driving, administering medication, and guiding daily devotions.
Becoming flex houseparents involves residing in on-campus student homes and handling responsibilities such as budgeting, reporting, etc. Initially, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
- Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students. Both spouses must complete an individual employment application and meet specific qualifications including age, dependent children, pets, and driver's license requirements.
Requirements
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably in under-served settings
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
We are looking for couples who have been legally married for at least two years, with a commitment to the well-being of students. This career path takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Salary : $43,825
