What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at Milton Hershey School?
Career Summary:
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become houseparents in our on-campus student homes. As a houseparent, you will guide and nurture a group of 8-12 students, providing a family-like structure and daily support.
Description:
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. With comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary, this unique position offers a fulfilling career for married couples.
About the Role:
We are hiring flex houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and provide consistent guidance and support to students. Responsibilities include driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and participating in daily devotions.
Benefits:
- Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of 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
- 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
- Able to abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus
- 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
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity
Salary : $43,825