What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at Milton Hershey School?
Couples work as houseparents at Milton Hershey School, providing a nurturing environment for 8-12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. They manage daily responsibilities, including driving, meal preparation, and academic support, fostering a family-like atmosphere on campus.
This unique role offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered.
The school was founded by Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909 and is fully endowed, ensuring both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
Couples are hired to become flex houseparents, residing in on-campus student homes and guiding a group of approximately 8-12 students. Flex houseparents provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Benefits
• Competitive compensation package: $43,825 per person (approximately $150,000 per couple), which includes 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, 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.
• 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 are permitted.
• Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking 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 is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Salary : $43,825 - $150,000
