What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required position at confidential?
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional education with housing, meals, and more to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Funded by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school has the resources to support both students and staff, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive.
Flex houseparents reside on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more.
When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- 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
- Limits on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds are 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
- Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Salary : $43,825 - $165,000
