What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at Milton Hershey School?
Houseparents at Milton Hershey School provide a nurturing family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Married couples serve as Flex Houseparents, guiding a group of 8-12 students while handling daily responsibilities and supporting their education.
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. All costs are covered, including housing, meals, and more.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who generously endowed it to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive. MHS is now hiring married couples to become Flex Houseparents.
Responsibilities:
Provide a consistent family-like structure for students
Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home
Benefits:
$43,825 per person (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
Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off
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
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.
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 is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. All costs are covered, including housing, meals, and more.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who generously endowed it to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive. MHS is now hiring married couples to become Flex Houseparents.
Responsibilities:
Provide a consistent family-like structure for students
Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home
Benefits:
$43,825 per person (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
Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off
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
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.
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 is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Salary : $150,000
