What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
The Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School involves married couples working as flex houseparents to support and guide a group of disadvantaged students in an on-campus setting. This role includes responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, and creating a nurturing family environment.
The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth while living on campus.
Description:
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered.
Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, the school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
MHS is hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents are couples who 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, reporting, etc. When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits:
A competitive salary, $43,825 per person, which is part of a total compensation package that includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings.
Relocation assistance and paid training are provided.
A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, allowing for 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.
Limited pets allowed, only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
A valid driver's license, and the 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 (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited).
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
Both spouses must complete an individual employment application.
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
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Salary : $43,825
