What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurturing Couple Opportunities position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become part of our team as House Parents. As a House Parent, you and your spouse will provide a nurturing family-like environment for our students, guiding them through daily activities and education.
Couples work together in on-campus homes, supporting approximately 8-12 students while handling various responsibilities such as driving, medication administration, and budgeting. This unique role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, housing, and relocation assistance, tailored for married couples with prior experience working with youth.
Our school provides a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple which includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more. Additionally, we provide comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings. You will also receive relocation assistance and paid training.
- A competitive salary of $43,825 per person
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
Job Description
As a House Parent, you will be responsible for providing a consistent family-like structure for our students. This includes guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students, handling 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.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you and your spouse should have:
- 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
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
Salary : $43,825
