Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

At Milton Hershey School, married couples live on campus as Houseparents to guide and nurture a group of students. They create a family-like environment while managing various responsibilities, including transportation and medication administration.

This unique role seeks dedicated couples with experience in working with youth from underserved backgrounds.

Description:

Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds, covering all costs.

The school was founded by Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909 and has the resources to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.

We are hiring married couples to become Flex Houseparents. These couples reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing 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 salary of $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

A 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. No alcohol is permitted while on duty

Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted

A valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans

Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)

A 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

This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.

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Salary : $43,825