What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents Sought for Unique Role position at Milton Hershey School?
Flex Houseparent Role Summary:
We are seeking married couples to join our team as flex houseparents at Milton Hershey School. In this unique role, you will provide a nurturing and family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home with your spouse and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will be responsible for administering medication, handling household responsibilities, and fostering a supportive community.
Responsibilities:
- Administer medication and handle household responsibilities
- Foster a supportive community and provide guidance to students
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge
- Lead students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries: $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
Requirements:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Couples must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
About Milton Hershey School:
Milton Hershey School is a premier private boarding school that offers a rigorous academic program, extracurricular activities, and personal support to students from low-income families.
We are seeking married couples to join our team as flex houseparents at Milton Hershey School. In this unique role, you will provide a nurturing and family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home with your spouse and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will be responsible for administering medication, handling household responsibilities, and fostering a supportive community.
Responsibilities:
- Administer medication and handle household responsibilities
- Foster a supportive community and provide guidance to students
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge
- Lead students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries: $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
Requirements:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Couples must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
About Milton Hershey School:
Milton Hershey School is a premier private boarding school that offers a rigorous academic program, extracurricular activities, and personal support to students from low-income families.
Salary : $43,825 - $150,000
