What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parent position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private school that provides students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a career-focused education, housing, meals, and more - all at no cost to the student or their family. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, MHS has the resources to ensure both students and staff have everything they need to thrive.
We are hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus student home and guide and nurture a group of approximately 8-12 students, providing a consistent family-like structure for them. You will also handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
- Flex houseparents initially cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- A competitive total compensation package of approx. $165,000 per couple
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Disability options
- Retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
Our work schedule is designed to support your well-being:
- Nine days on followed by three days off
- Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
To be successful as a flex houseparent, you should have:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Be legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses must 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
- 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 taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students
- Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Salary : $43,325 - $87,175
