Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

At Milton Hershey School, married couples serve as Houseparents, providing a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds in a family-like structure. They assist with daily responsibilities, such as transportation, budgeting, and student care, while benefiting from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school that provides an exceptional education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from under-resourced backgrounds. The school is fully endowed, ensuring both students and staff have access to everything they need to thrive.

The school hires married couples as Flex Houseparents, who reside in on-campus student homes and guide approximately 8-12 students. These couples provide a consistent family-like structure and handle responsibilities like driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.

Benefits

· Competitive salary of $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

· Flexible schedule with nine days on followed by three days off, including personal time while students are at school

· Three-week paid summer vacation

Qualifications:

· Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings

· Married couples with at least two years of marriage

· Both spouses must be at least 27 years old

· No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home

· Must abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus, with no alcohol permitted while on duty

· 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 (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)

· High school diploma or GED required

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

· Candidates must demonstrate high integrity, as all staff are role models for students.

This is a unique career path requiring consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions, please reach out to our recruitment team.

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Salary : $43,825