What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at Milton Hershey School?
Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required at Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools for disadvantaged students. Students in pre-K through 12th grade receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more – all costs are covered.
Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, MHS is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
The school is hiring married couples as 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 and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Key Benefits:
Salary and Compensation: A total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple 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
Additional Perks: Relocation assistance, paid training, nine days on followed by three days off schedule, three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications:
Candidates should have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Both spouses must be age 27 or older, have been legally married for at least two years, and meet specific requirements.
Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. High school diploma or GED required, along with a valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
Both spouses must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all staff are role models for students.
Salary : $150,000
