What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become houseparents, providing a supportive and structured family environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Couples will supervise and support 8-12 students, fulfilling various responsibilities such as guidance, medication management, and budgeting. This role comes with comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and a competitive salary.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering a career-focused education with housing, meals, and more – all costs covered.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, ensuring both students and staff have access to resources for success.
Flex Houseparent Responsibilities
As flex houseparents, couples reside 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.
Benefits
• Competitive Salary: $43,825 per person (a 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: provided
• Schedule: nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time while students are at school
• Paid Summer Vacation: three weeks
Qualifications:
• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
• Married Couple: legally married for at least two years
• Age Requirement: Both spouses should be age 27 or older
• Dependents: No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
• Campus Policy: Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol is permitted while on duty
• Pets: Limitations apply; only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
• Driving Requirements: Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Spiritual Leadership: Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
• Education: High school diploma or GED required
• Physical Ability: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Integrity: Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
Salary : $43,825
