What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Caregiver position at Milton Hershey School?
Description:
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, providing students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds with a career-focused education and all living expenses covered.
The school was founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, who generously endowed it to ensure both students and staff have access to everything they need to thrive.
We are hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents live on-campus in student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students, and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting.
Flex houseparents initially cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home. This role requires flexibility, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting our students.
Benefits include comprehensive insurance, relocation assistance, paid training, and a flexible schedule with nine days on followed by three days off, allowing for personal time while students are at school.
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school
Qualifications:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- This is a two-person job for 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 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 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
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any questions, please contact our recruitment team.
Salary : $43,825 - $165,000
