What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parents position at Milton Hershey School?
Nurturing and guiding a group of students in a family-like environment requires house parents to work collaboratively as a married couple. Managing household responsibilities, providing emotional and educational support are key aspects of this role. A competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and structured schedule make this position attractive for those seeking a balance between personal time and family life.
Milton Hershey School is a world-class private school offering an exceptional career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's founder, Milton and Catherine Hershey, endowed the institution with resources to provide students and staff with everything they need to thrive.
Flex houseparents are married couples residing on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing approximately 8-12 students each. They provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle various responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. Initially hired flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.
Benefits:
· Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
· Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and 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
· Three-week paid summer vacation
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
· Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
· Valid 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
Salary : $43,825
