What are the responsibilities and job description for the Married Couple Family Advocates position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a private school that provides an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a flex houseparent, you and your spouse will play a vital role in shaping the lives of these students.
About the School
Milton Hershey School was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey. The school is fully endowed and has the resources to provide students and staff with everything they need to thrive.
The school is seeking married couples to serve as flex houseparents, providing a nurturing environment for groups of students. Flex houseparents are responsible for guiding daily activities, administering medication, and maintaining a family-like structure within student homes.
About the Benefits
As a flex houseparent, you and your spouse will receive:
- A salary of $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. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you and your spouse must meet the following requirements:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Legal marriage for at least two years
- 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
- 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
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity
Salary : $43,825
