What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mentors in Residence position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is hiring a married couple to serve as houseparents, providing a supportive family environment for students in a residence on campus. The houseparent role involves guiding the educational journey and personal development of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The ideal candidate has experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Both spouses should be age 27 or older, and no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home. A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
As houseparents, the couple will provide daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. They will also manage household duties, handle responsibilities such as driving and administering medication, and maintain a smoke-free and weapon-free campus.
The houseparent role offers a competitive salary package, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, and retirement savings.
A high school diploma or GED is required, and both spouses must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as role models for students. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
