What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We offer a unique career path for married couples to become flex houseparents.
About Milton Hershey School
MHS is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive. Our school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey.
Flex Houseparents
Couples reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Flex houseparents provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Responsibilities
As a Residential Youth Caregiver at Milton Hershey School, you will be responsible for:
- Providing care and support to students
- Driving students to activities and appointments
- Administering medication as needed
- Maintaining student wellbeing and safety
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance and disability options
- Retirement savings
Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, you must:
- Have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be a married couple with at least two years of marriage
- Be at least 27 years old
- Have no more than three dependent children residing in the student home
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus
What We Offer
Milton Hershey School offers a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. We provide relocation assistance, paid training, and a structured work schedule.
Salary : $43,825
