What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milton Hershey School Houseparents position at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is seeking dedicated and compassionate couples to join our team as Houseparents. In this rewarding role, you will provide nurturing support to groups of 8-12 students in a family-like environment, ensuring their care and guidance while living on campus.
The ideal candidates should have experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings, and be comfortable leading daily devotions and taking students to Sunday chapel services. A high school diploma or GED is required, and both spouses must complete an individual employment application.
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. As a Houseparent, you will reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing your group of students, and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. You will work a schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with a three-week paid summer vacation.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; and retirement savings. Additionally, we provide relocation assistance and paid training.
Please note that the ideal candidate couple should be age 27 or older, married for at least two years, and have no more than three dependent children residing in the student home. Both spouses must also abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus policy and have a valid driver's license.
