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 is hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students.
Responsibilities include driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc. When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a unique lifestyle opportunity for couples committed to youth development.
The role offers:
- 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. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, applicants must have:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be a married couple who has 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.
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Milton Hershey School provides a world-class education with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey.
Salary : $150,000
