What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
Residential Youth Caregiver Role at Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a renowned private school providing exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds in pre-K through 12th grade. The school offers comprehensive support, including housing, meals, and more, with all costs covered.
The Residential Youth Caregiver role involves married couples living on-campus to provide mentorship and guidance to students. Flex houseparents care for a group of approximately 8-12 students, creating a family-like environment while managing various responsibilities such as medication administration and transportation.
MHS is hiring married couples to become flex houseparents, who will reside in on-campus student homes and guide the students. Flex houseparents handle responsibilities like driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Benefits
- Total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple, including free housing, meals, 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 during students' school hours
- 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
- Able to abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus, with no alcohol permitted while on duty
- 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
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability 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
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey. Thanks to their generosity, the school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
Salary : $150,000
