What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at Milton Hershey School?
Houseparents
The role of a houseparent at Milton Hershey School is to provide a nurturing, family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds in a residential setting. This includes managing daily responsibilities, offering academic guidance, and supporting students in their personal growth and development.
About the Opportunity
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing a career-focused education with housing, meals, and more, all at no cost to students and families. The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who ensured that the institution would have the resources needed to support both students and staff.
Responsibilities
Flex houseparents reside on-campus student homes and guide and nurture a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc. Initially, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
A competitive salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple) including 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 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 required
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 permitted while on duty
Limitations on pets; only fish and one dog of approved breeds 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
Salary : $43,825
