What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supportive Home Environment Needed for Youth in Need position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is looking for dedicated houseparents to create a supportive home environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Company Overview
Milton Hershey School is a leading private school that provides an exceptional education and care to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Job Description
In this role, you will live on campus and guide a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing a consistent family-like structure for students
- Handling daily tasks such as driving, administering medication, and managing budgets
- Reporting student progress and ensuring their well-being
You will initially cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- A valid driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- High school diploma or GED required
- A high degree of integrity and comfort leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package including:
- A salary of $43,825 per person (a 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
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with workdays including personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Salary : $43,825
