What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at Milton Hershey School?
Our houseparent team plays a vital role in providing a nurturing family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a married couple living on campus, you will be responsible for managing daily responsibilities and ensuring the students thrive in their educational journeys.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—all costs are covered.
We appreciate the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, allowing us to provide everything our students and staff need to succeed.
Flex Houseparent Role
We are hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
• Competitive Salary: $43,825 per person (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
• Schedule: nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
• Summer Vacation: three weeks paid
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
• Age Requirement: both spouses should be age 27 or older
• Families: no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
• Campus Policies: abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
• Pets: limitations apply. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
• Driver's License: valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Daily Devotions: couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
• Education: high school diploma or GED required
• Lifting Ability: must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Integrity: candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
• Application Process: both spouses must complete an individual employment application
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Salary : $43,825
