Residential Youth Caregiver

Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional career-focused education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds. All costs are covered.

The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, ensuring that students and staff have everything they need to thrive.

As a Residential Youth Caregiver at Milton Hershey School, married couples guide and nurture groups of students in on-campus homes, providing a family-like structure and handling various responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, and budgeting.

Flex houseparents reside in student homes, guiding and nurturing approximately 8-12 students each. They cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home when initially hired.

Benefits

· Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $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

· Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with 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 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

This role requires consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team.

Keywords:

Residential Youth Caregiver, Houseparents, Youth support, Private education, Nurturing, Family structure, Student care, Educational support, Couple jobs, Milton Hershey School

Salary : $43,825