What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Caregiving Couple Wanted position at Milton Hershey School?
Job Overview
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become flex houseparents. As a flex houseparent, you will provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
About the Role
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. The position involves guiding and nurturing students from disadvantaged backgrounds in on-campus homes.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing a family-like structure for students
- Administering medication
- Driving students
- Budgeting and reporting
Benefits
You will receive a salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple). Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings. Relocation assistance and paid training are also provided.
Requirements
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
- Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
Salary : $43,825
