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Residential Caregivers for Underprivileged Youth
Milton Hershey School is a renowned private educational institution that provides exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including free housing, meals, and more. The school has the resources to ensure both students and staff are well-equipped to thrive.
As part of our dedicated team, you will have the opportunity to become a flex houseparent, working alongside your spouse to provide a supportive family-like environment for a group of approximately 8-12 students. Your responsibilities will include guiding and nurturing these young individuals, handling daily tasks such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting, among others.
- Guiding and supporting a group of 8-12 students in a family-like setting
- Handling daily tasks such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting
- Providing a consistent structure and support system for students
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
- Flexible schedule with nine days on followed by three days off, including personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Requirements:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Married couple with at least two years of marriage
- 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
- Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
This is a unique career path that requires consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Salary : $43,000 - $168,000
