What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurturing Environment for Students Needed position at Milton Hershey School?
Compassionate Care Team
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated couples to join our team as flex houseparents at Milton Hershey School. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
About Us
Milton Hershey School is a fully endowed private school that provides an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade. Our mission is to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
The Role
As a flex houseparent, you and your spouse will reside in an on-campus student home and provide a nurturing environment for approximately 8-12 students. Your primary responsibility will be to guide and support these young people, helping them develop into capable and confident individuals.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this role include:
• Providing daily care and guidance to students
• Managing household responsibilities, including meal preparation and cleaning
• Driving students to activities and appointments
• Administering medication and managing medical needs
• Budgeting and financial management
• Reporting and record-keeping
• Leading daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you and your spouse must meet the following requirements:
• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
• At least two years of marriage
• Both spouses should be at least 27 years old
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
• Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• A high degree of integrity and commitment to family-like care and comprehensive support for students and staff
Benefits
As a member of our team, you and your spouse will enjoy a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and a range of perks, including relocation assistance and paid training.
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated couples to join our team as flex houseparents at Milton Hershey School. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
About Us
Milton Hershey School is a fully endowed private school that provides an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade. Our mission is to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
The Role
As a flex houseparent, you and your spouse will reside in an on-campus student home and provide a nurturing environment for approximately 8-12 students. Your primary responsibility will be to guide and support these young people, helping them develop into capable and confident individuals.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this role include:
• Providing daily care and guidance to students
• Managing household responsibilities, including meal preparation and cleaning
• Driving students to activities and appointments
• Administering medication and managing medical needs
• Budgeting and financial management
• Reporting and record-keeping
• Leading daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you and your spouse must meet the following requirements:
• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
• At least two years of marriage
• Both spouses should be at least 27 years old
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
• Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• A high degree of integrity and commitment to family-like care and comprehensive support for students and staff
Benefits
As a member of our team, you and your spouse will enjoy a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and a range of perks, including relocation assistance and paid training.
