Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

Houseparents at Milton Hershey School are married couples who provide a nurturing environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. They guide approximately 8-12 students in a family-like structure, handling various responsibilities such as transportation, medication administration, and reporting. This unique role includes comprehensive benefits, salary, and a schedule that allows for personal time and paid vacations.

MHS is one of the world's best private schools, providing exceptional education with housing, meals, and more - all costs covered. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, we have the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.

We are hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents 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, and reporting. When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.

Benefits

· Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package approx. $150,000 per couple, including free housing, meals, 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

· Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include personal time while students are at school

· Three-week paid summer vacation

Qualifications:

· Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings

· 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 permitted while on duty

· Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed

· Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans

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

· 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 unique career path requires consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team.

Salary : $43,825