What are the responsibilities and job description for the Married Couple Mentors position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is committed to supporting disadvantaged youth and providing them with the resources they need to succeed. As House Parents, the selected couple will play a vital role in this mission.
Role and Responsibilities
The selected couple will be responsible for providing a nurturing environment for 8-12 students in an on-campus home. This will involve guiding students, ensuring their well-being, and mentoring them towards a successful future.
Requirements
To be eligible for this position, couples must meet the following requirements:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses must 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
Benefits
The selected couple will enjoy the following benefits:
- 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