What are the responsibilities and job description for the Married Couples Wanted for Youth Leadership Role position at Milton Hershey School?
Nurturing Home Environment
Milton Hershey School is looking for dedicated married couples to serve as houseparents, providing a supportive and loving home environment for students from challenging backgrounds. As a houseparent couple, you will live on campus and care for a group of approximately 8-12 students, guiding them through their daily lives and helping them develop essential life skills.
About the Job
The successful candidate will create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the student home, promoting a sense of belonging among the students. You will handle various responsibilities, including driving, medication administration, budgeting, and reporting. As you get settled into the role, you will be assigned to a specific student home.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid relocation assistance and comprehensive training
- Flexible schedule with nine days on and three days off
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Requirements
- Previous experience working with youth, preferably in under-served settings
- Legally married couple for at least two years
- Both spouses must be at least 27 years old
- Limitations on dependent children residing in the student home
- Adherence to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus policy
- Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Comfortable leading daily devotions and taking students to chapel services
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Demonstrated high level of integrity.
Milton Hershey School is looking for dedicated married couples to serve as houseparents, providing a supportive and loving home environment for students from challenging backgrounds. As a houseparent couple, you will live on campus and care for a group of approximately 8-12 students, guiding them through their daily lives and helping them develop essential life skills.
About the Job
The successful candidate will create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the student home, promoting a sense of belonging among the students. You will handle various responsibilities, including driving, medication administration, budgeting, and reporting. As you get settled into the role, you will be assigned to a specific student home.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid relocation assistance and comprehensive training
- Flexible schedule with nine days on and three days off
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Requirements
- Previous experience working with youth, preferably in under-served settings
- Legally married couple for at least two years
- Both spouses must be at least 27 years old
- Limitations on dependent children residing in the student home
- Adherence to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus policy
- Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Comfortable leading daily devotions and taking students to chapel services
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Demonstrated high level of integrity.
Salary : $43,825
