What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at Milton Hershey School?
Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required at Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional education with housing, meals, and more – all costs are covered – to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The school was founded by Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909. Due to their generosity, MHS has the resources to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
About the Role
As a married couple, you will become flex houseparents at Milton Hershey School. You will reside on-campus in student homes and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily activities for a group of students
- Administer medication as needed
- Ensure a family-like atmosphere for students
Benefits
- Total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple (including free housing, meals, 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
- Limitations on pets (only fish and one dog of approved breeds permitted)
- 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
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
- Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Salary : $150,000
