What are the responsibilities and job description for the Married Couple House Parents Wanted position at Milton Hershey School?
Company Overview
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more – all costs are covered. Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
Job Description
As a Residential Youth Caregiver, you will be responsible for guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students, providing a consistent family-like structure and handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc. When initially hired, you will cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- This is 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 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 (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
