What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents, Full-Time position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a prestigious private institution providing a unique career path for married couples to become houseparents. This role requires living on-campus, guiding and nurturing students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and managing daily responsibilities such as medication administration and budgeting.
MHS offers an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered. The school is fully endowed, thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded it in 1909. This provides the resources needed to ensure both students and staff thrive.
Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc. When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
· 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
· Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of 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 take 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 role requires commitment and integrity from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
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Salary : $150,000
