What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Caregiver Opportunities position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School Overview
We are a private school that provides an exceptional education and support to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our unique career-focused education includes housing, meals, and more – all costs are covered.
Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, we have the resources to ensure both students and staff thrive.
Job Summary
We are seeking married couples to become flex houseparents at our school. As a flex houseparent, you will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. You will provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care and supervision to students
- Handle household chores and maintenance
- Assist with academic support and homework help
- Participate in Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services and lead daily devotions
Requirements
- 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
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity
