What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milton Hershey School Houseparent Opportunities position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is seeking dedicated married couples to become flex houseparents, providing a family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Job Overview
Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
This unique career path requires consideration and commitment from both spouses. Candidates must have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide care and guidance for students in a family-like environment
- Reside in on-campus student homes with a group of 8-12 students
- Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting
Requirements
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Couples must be married for at least two years and both spouses must be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity and be comfortable leading students in daily devotions
