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 Houseparents, providing a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As Houseparents, you will guide a group of 8-12 students, supporting their daily routines, education, and personal development.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more - all costs are covered.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who made it fully endowed to provide resources for students and staff to thrive.
Responsibilities
As Flex Houseparents, you will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing a consistent family-like structure for students
- Handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
- Covering different student homes before being assigned to one specific home
Benefits
You will enjoy:
- A salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- 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
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
To be eligible, you must:
- Have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be a legally married couple with at least two years of marriage
- Be at least 27 years old
- Limit the number of dependent children residing in the student home to three
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus
- Only have fish and one dog of approved breeds as pets
- Hold a valid driver's license and be able to drive student home vans
- Lead students in daily devotions and take them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- Hold a high school diploma or GED
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity
This is a unique career path that requires consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Salary : $43,825
