Houseparents, Full-Time - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education.MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.ResponsibilitiesProvide daily supervision and mentorship to students.Manage household routines and student schedules.Administer medications and ensure student wellness.Drive students to activities and plan/engage in developmental and recreational activities.Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.Oversee budgeting and household reporting.Work schedule: nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off; eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same group of students in their own student home.BenefitsSalary: $44,768.00 per person (approx. $168,000 total compensation 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.Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year.QualificationsExperience working or volunteering with youth.This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years.Both spouses must be age 27 or older.No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty.Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).High school diploma or GED required.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.J-18808-Ljbffr