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, guiding them through daily activities and educational support. This role requires married couples to live on campus and manage various responsibilities including transportation, medication administration, and budgeting.
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 in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey who provided the resources for the school to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
About the Role
Flex houseparents are married couples who reside in on-campus student homes guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Benefits
- A total compensation package of approx. $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
- A 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
About Us
Milton Hershey School is a fully endowed school with the resources to provide everything students and staff need to thrive.
Contact Information
Please reach out to our recruitment team if you have any specific questions before or after applying
Salary : $150,000
