What are the responsibilities and job description for the Married Couple Career Opportunity position at Milton Hershey School?
About Us
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered. Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
Job Description
As House Parents at Milton Hershey School, you and your spouse will provide a consistent family-like structure for a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include transportation, medication administration, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring a stable home for students. You will lead students in daily devotions and take them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
You will reside in on-campus student homes and handle various tasks, including driving, administering medication, and budgeting. You will also have the opportunity to participate in paid training and relocation assistance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $43,825 per person, totaling approximately $150,000 per couple
- Free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, and retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Legally married couple with a minimum of two years of marriage
- Age 27 or older for both spouses
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Ability to abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrated high degree of integrity
Our Team
We are committed to building a team of dedicated and passionate individuals who share our mission of providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our students. Join us in this unique career path and make a difference in the lives of our students!
Salary : $43,825
