What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
The Residential Youth Caregiver role at Milton Hershey School is a unique opportunity for married couples to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The position involves living on-campus, providing support and guidance to groups of 8-12 students, and creating a family-like environment that fosters growth and development.
Job Description
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, offering an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. With all costs covered, students receive an outstanding education, housing, meals, and more.
MHS was founded by Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, thanks to their generosity. As a fully endowed school, MHS has the resources to provide everything needed for both students and staff to thrive.
We are seeking married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. This role provides a consistent family-like structure for students and involves responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Initially, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home. They play a vital role in shaping the lives of our students and helping them achieve their full potential.
Benefits
Flex houseparents enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- A salary of $43,825 per person, resulting in a total compensation package of approximately $150,000 per couple (including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
- 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 personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following 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 taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- 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.
- Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Salary : $43,825
