What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents, Full-Time position at Milton Hershey School?
Overview
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a world-renowned private school providing an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Role of Houseparents
We are seeking married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing approximately 8-12 students each. They provide a consistent family-like structure and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Drive students to activities and appointments
- Administer medication to students as needed
- Create a safe and welcoming home environment for students
- Handle household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and meal preparation
- Monitor students' behavior and report any concerns to school administrators
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and more
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time during school hours
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- Couples must have been 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
- Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
This unique career path requires consideration and commitment from both spouses. We encourage applicants who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students.
Salary : $43,625 - $164,750
