What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
Couples are sought to work as flex houseparents at Milton Hershey School, providing a nurturing and supportive environment for 8-12 students. This unique role requires married couples to work together, managing daily responsibilities, including transportation and administration of medication. Couples receive a competitive salary, benefits, and relocation assistance while making a significant difference in the lives of disadvantaged youth.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—all costs covered.
Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, MHS is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
Role of Flex Houseparent
Flex houseparents reside on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure, handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. Initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
• Competitive salary of $43,825 per person (Total compensation package 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
• Legally married couples with at least two years of marriage
• 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
• Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds permitted
• Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate high integrity as all staff are role models for students
• Both spouses must complete individual employment application
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Salary : $43,825
