What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Mentors - Houseparent Position for Couples position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School Mission
Milton Hershey School is dedicated to providing a world-class education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we are committed to helping them reach their full potential.
Houseparent Role
As a houseparent at Milton Hershey School, you will play a vital role in the lives of our students. You will provide a nurturing family-like environment, assist students with daily activities, and develop and implement strategies to promote student growth and development.
Benefits and Perks
- 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
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
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
- Able to abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus
- Limited pet policy allowing fish and one dog of approved breeds
- Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Comfortable leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
