What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds in pre-K through 12th grade. All costs are covered for these students.
The school was founded by Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909 and is fully endowed with the resources needed to support both students and staff. This generosity enables the school to provide everything its students need to thrive.
As a flex houseparent, you will reside on-campus with your spouse and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your consistent family-like structure will provide a sense of stability and security for these young people. You will be responsible for driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more. When initially hired, you will cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
• Total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more (based on a salary of $43,825 per person)
• 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
Salary : $43,825
