Milton Hershey School Faculty

Milton Hershey School is a unique educational institution providing an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are seeking married couples to join our team as flex houseparents, who will provide a nurturing and consistent family-like environment for our students.

As a flex houseparent couple, you will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc. When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings. Additionally, we provide relocation assistance and paid training.

The schedule consists of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school. You will also enjoy a three-week paid summer vacation.

Qualifications:

• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
• This is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at least two years
• Both spouses should be age 27 or older
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
• Able to abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus, no alcohol permitted while on duty
• Limits on pets, only fish and one dog of approved breeds permitted
• Valid driver's license, ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students