Houseparents, Full-Time

Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing an exceptional education to students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The school was founded by Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909 and is fully endowed, ensuring that both students and staff have access to everything they need to thrive.

We are hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. As a flex houseparent, you will reside on-campus in a student home 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.

Responsibilities

· Provide a safe and supportive environment for students

· Develop and maintain relationships with students and their families

· Handle various administrative tasks, including budgeting and reporting

· Drive student vans and administer medication as needed

Qualifications

· Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings

· Couples must be 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

· Limitations on pets; only fish and one dog of approved breeds permitted

· Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans

· High school diploma or GED required

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and demonstrate high integrity as a role model for students

Salary : $43,825 - $165,000