What are the responsibilities and job description for the Married Couples House Parent 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 is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
Role Overview
We are seeking married couples to become flex houseparents and provide a nurturing family-like environment for our students. As a flex houseparent couple, you will live in an on-campus student home and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. You will also cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a consistent family-like structure for students
* Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting
* Cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home
* Support students' emotional and educational growth
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Free housing and meals while on duty
* 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
* Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
* Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
* Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
* Comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
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 is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
Role Overview
We are seeking married couples to become flex houseparents and provide a nurturing family-like environment for our students. As a flex houseparent couple, you will live in an on-campus student home and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. You will also cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a consistent family-like structure for students
* Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting
* Cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home
* Support students' emotional and educational growth
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Free housing and meals while on duty
* 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
* Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
* Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
* Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
* Comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
