What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at Milton Hershey School?
At Milton Hershey School, Houseparents provide a family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Couples in this role must have experience working with youth and handle various responsibilities including driving, budgeting, and medication administration.
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, housing, meals, and more—all costs covered.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey. Thanks to their generosity, the school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
Couples are hired as flex houseparents. Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Benefits
$43,825 salary per person (total compensation package 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
Smoke-free and weapon-free campus, no alcohol permitted while on duty
Limitations on pets: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
Valid driver's license, ability to become certified to drive student home vans
Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
High school diploma or GED required
Ability 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
