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
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing a career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our school offers a unique opportunity for married couples to become flex houseparents and play a vital role in shaping the lives of our students.
About the Role
As a flex houseparent, you will reside on-campus with your spouse and provide a nurturing family-like environment for a small group of students. Your responsibilities will include guiding and supporting students, overseeing daily activities, and handling various responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including a salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation approx. $150,000 per couple)
- 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
- 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 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
