What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parent position at confidential?
The Milton Hershey School is a unique and exceptional private school that offers students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds a career-focused education, housing, meals, and more - all costs are covered.
Job Description
MHS is seeking married couples to become flex houseparents. As a flex houseparent, you will reside on-campus with your spouse and guide and nurture 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, reporting, etc.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Three-week paid summer vacation
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off
Qualifications
- 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
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
- Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
- Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000
