What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at Milton Hershey School?
Couples with a passion for youth development and education can apply to become Houseparents at Milton Hershey School. This unique role offers the chance to provide nurturing support to students in a family-like environment, guiding them through daily responsibilities and fostering their personal growth.
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school that provides an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school is fully endowed, ensuring that both students and staff have access to everything they need to thrive.
As a flex houseparent, you will reside on campus with your spouse and care for a group of 8-12 students. You will provide a consistent family-like structure, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Benefits
• Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of 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
• Relocation assistance and paid training provided
• Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time while students are at school
• Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
• Legally married couple with at least two years of marriage
• Both spouses should be age 27 or older
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus, with no alcohol permitted while on duty
• Limitations on pets, with only fish and one approved dog breed allowed
• 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.
• Demonstrated high degree of integrity, as all staff are role models for students
Salary : $43,825
