What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
Residential Youth Caregiver Opportunity at Milton Hershey School
The Residential Youth Caregiver role at Milton Hershey School is a unique position for married couples to serve as flex houseparents for disadvantaged students. They provide a nurturing family-like environment, guiding 8-12 students by managing day-to-day responsibilities such as transportation and medication administration.
This opportunity includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a fulfilling career while positively impacting students' lives.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, offering an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more – all costs covered.
Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, MHS is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
Job Responsibilities
Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Benefits
• Competitive Salary: $43,825 per person (total compensation package 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
• Schedule: Nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time during school hours
• Three-week Paid Summer Vacation
Qualifications
• Experience Working or Volunteering with Youth, Preferably from Under-Served Settings
• Married Couple with At Least Two Years of Marriage
• Both Spouses Age 27 or Older
• Limitations on Pets: Only Fish and One Dog of Approved Breeds Allowed
• Valid Driver's License and Ability to Become Certified to Drive Student Home Vans
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Must Demonstrate a High Degree of Integrity as All Staff are Role Models for Students
Salary : $43,825
