What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parent position at Milton Hershey School?
The role of houseparent at Milton Hershey School requires a unique set of skills and qualities. As part of a married couple, you will live on-campus with a group of approximately 8-12 students, providing a consistent family-like structure and guiding them through their daily lives. Responsibilities include driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and more.
Benefits include a salary of $89,536 per year, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, retirement savings, relocation assistance, paid training, and three-week paid summer vacation.
- 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
- 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 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.
Salary : $89,536