What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milton Hershey Family Caregivers position at Milton Hershey School?
Company Overview
Milton Hershey School is a leading private educational institution dedicated to providing exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission is to nurture the hearts and minds of our students, empowering them to become successful individuals.
We are seeking married couples to join our team as House Parents, providing a nurturing family-like structure for our students. As House Parents, you will be responsible for guiding a group of 8-12 students, managing daily responsibilities, and fostering an educational environment.
Job Description
As a House Parent at Milton Hershey School, you will:
- Provide a consistent family-like structure for students
- Guide and support students in their academic and personal growth
- Manage daily responsibilities, including driving, administering medication, and budgeting
- Liaise with school staff to ensure student needs are met
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be a legally married couple for at least two years
- Be aged 27 or older
- Have no more than three dependent children residing in the student home
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus policy
- Limitations on pets apply; only fish and one dog of approved breeds are permitted
- Hold a valid driver's license and be able to become certified to drive student home vans
- Be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
Benefits
As a House Parent at Milton Hershey School, you will enjoy a comprehensive compensation package, including:
- A salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- 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
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Salary : $43,825
