What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
Residential Youth Caregiver - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing a unique opportunity for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—and all costs are covered.
About Milton Hershey School
MHS was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey. The school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
Job Summary
We are hiring married couples to become Flex Houseparents at our on-campus student homes. As Flex Houseparents, you will provide guidance and nurturing to a group of approximately 8-12 students, creating a family-like environment and managing daily tasks.
Responsibilities
- Create a family-like environment for students
- Manage daily tasks and responsibilities
- Drive students to appointments and activities
- Administer medication as needed
- Budgeting and reporting
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, 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
- 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 permitted while on duty)
- Limits on pets (only fish and one dog of approved breeds 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
