What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Caregiver Advocate position at Milton Hershey School?
Unique Career Opportunity
We are seeking married couples to serve as flex houseparents at Milton Hershey School, where students from pre-K through 12th grade receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more.
As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. This role requires flexibility, patience, and a willingness to support the academic, emotional, and social development of our students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a stable and supportive family environment for students
- Assist with daily tasks and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and errands
- Facilitate communication between students, teachers, and other school staff
- Cultivate positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff
Requirements:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Couples must be legally married for at least two years and both spouses should be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- High school diploma or GED required
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, with personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Salary : $43,825
