What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a world-class private school that provides students from disadvantaged backgrounds with an exceptional education, housing, meals, and more - all costs covered.
The school's founders, Milton and Catherine Hershey, endowed the institution in 1909, ensuring it has the resources to support both students and staff in their endeavors.
We are hiring married couples to become Flex Houseparents. As Flex Houseparents, couples reside on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing groups of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students, handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Initially, Flex Houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Key Responsibilities
- Guiding and nurturing students in a family-like environment
- Handling responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.
Requirements
- 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
- Limited pets allowed: fish and one dog of approved breeds
- Valid U.S. driver's license and 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 unique career path requires consideration and commitment from both spouses.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000
