What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurturing Leaders for Disadvantaged Youth position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is seeking dedicated couples to join our team as houseparents. As a houseparent, you will play a vital role in providing a nurturing and family-like environment for 8-12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Responsibilities include guiding students, administering medication, and maintaining household budgets. You will also receive a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance. This unique role requires candidates with experience working with youth and a commitment to embodying integrity and leadership.
What We Offer
- A salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school
- 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
- 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
- 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
