What are the responsibilities and job description for the Married Couples Career Opportunity position at Milton Hershey School?
Career-Focused Education for Married Couples
The Milton Hershey School offers a unique career path for married couples who are passionate about supporting youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a Flex Houseparent, you will have the opportunity to serve as a residential youth support specialist, guiding and nurturing students in a supportive family-like environment.
About the School
Milton Hershey School is a world-class private school that provides an exceptional education to students from pre-K through 12th grade. Our comprehensive benefits package includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
What We Offer
- 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 must:
- Have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be legally married for at least two years
- 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
- Limitations on pets; only fish and one dog of approved breeds are permitted
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
