What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milton Hershey School Houseparents position at Milton Hershey School?
**About Milton Hershey School**
Milton Hershey School is a private school that provides an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school offers a unique opportunity for married couples to become houseparents, providing guidance and support to students in a family-like environment.
As a houseparent at Milton Hershey School, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily activities and needs of a group of students, creating a safe and nurturing environment for them to thrive. This role requires a high degree of integrity, as staff are role models for students.
**Job Description**
We are seeking experienced couples who have a passion for working with youth, preferably from under-served settings. As a couple, you should be able to provide a stable and loving home environment for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more.
The ideal candidate will have experience in youth development, family support, and education. You should also be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. We require both spouses to complete an individual employment application.
**Benefits**
As a houseparent at Milton Hershey School, you will enjoy a competitive salary of $43,825 per person, totaling around $150,000 per couple. You will also receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, and retirement savings.
We offer relocation assistance and paid training, as well as a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, you will receive three-week paid summer vacation.
**Requirements**
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
- 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
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
- Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity
Salary : $43,825
