What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school that provides an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, covering all costs.
The school is seeking married couples to become flex houseparents, residing in on-campus student homes and guiding approximately 8-12 students. Responsibilities include providing a consistent family-like structure, driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Flex houseparents cover different student homes initially before being assigned to one specific home. They play a crucial role in shaping the lives of our students.
Benefits
• Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of 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 of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include 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
• 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 take 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
This is a unique career path that requires consideration and commitment from both spouses.
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Salary : $43,825
