What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseparents - Family Caregivers for Youth position at Milton Hershey School?
Company Overview
Milton Hershey School is a leading private educational institution that provides an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's mission is to help students succeed in life by providing them with a nurturing environment, career-focused education, and all the necessary resources to thrive.
Salary
The compensation package for this role includes a salary of $43,825 per person, totaling approximately $150,000 per couple. This includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
Job Description
As Houseparents at Milton Hershey School, you will provide a family-like environment for students residing in on-campus homes. You will support a group of 8-12 students by offering guidance and managing daily responsibilities. This role requires a legally married couple with a commitment to student well-being and integrity.
Required Skills and 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
- Valid driver's license; 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
Benefits
- 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
Salary : $43,825
