What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supportive Family Environment Needed position at Milton Hershey School?
About the Role
We are seeking a married couple to join our team as houseparents at Milton Hershey School. As houseparents, you will live on-campus with your spouse to provide a family-like atmosphere for 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include guiding students, administering medications, budgeting, and participating in students' daily lives. You will help students develop important life skills and values, such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities as houseparents will include:
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you and your spouse must have 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, and no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home. You must abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus, with limitations on pets. Valid driver's licenses are required, and you must be able to become certified to drive student home vans.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance. You will receive three weeks of paid summer vacation and a flexible schedule with nine days on followed by three days off. Our school is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our students and staff.
We are seeking a married couple to join our team as houseparents at Milton Hershey School. As houseparents, you will live on-campus with your spouse to provide a family-like atmosphere for 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include guiding students, administering medications, budgeting, and participating in students' daily lives. You will help students develop important life skills and values, such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities as houseparents will include:
- Guiding students and providing support and guidance
- Administering medications and managing student health
- Budgeting and managing household expenses
- Creating a family-like atmosphere and participating in students' daily lives
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you and your spouse must have 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, and no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home. You must abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus, with limitations on pets. Valid driver's licenses are required, and you must be able to become certified to drive student home vans.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance. You will receive three weeks of paid summer vacation and a flexible schedule with nine days on followed by three days off. Our school is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our students and staff.
