Job Details

Join the Milton Hershey School (MHS), a leading institution dedicated to providing over 2,100 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a comprehensive, cost-free, career-focused education. Established in 1909 by the generous Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS continues to thrive and expand its reach to help more students succeed.

MHS is currently seeking married couples to become Full-Time Flex Houseparents. In this impactful and fulfilling role, couples will reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, mentorship, guidance, and support to a group of 8-13 students. As Flex Houseparents, you will play a critical role in nurturing a structured, family-oriented environment that promotes the academic, emotional, and social development of students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and maintain student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure the well-being of students.
• Transport students to activities and engage in fun, developmental, and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Upon hiring, Flex Houseparents will rotate among various student homes with a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. During the weekdays, houseparents enjoy unscheduled time while students are in school. Eventually, Flex Houseparents will transition into a Placed Houseparent role, working closely with the same group of students in their assigned home.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $44,768.00 per person with approximate total compensation of $168,000 per couple, including free housing, meals during duty, and utilities.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings.
• Relocation assistance and paid training provided.
• Designated paid time off throughout the year.

Qualifications:

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This role is designed for couples legally married for a minimum of two years.
• Both spouses must be aged 27 or older.
• Only three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Commitment to maintaining a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; alcohol is prohibited while on duty.
• Pet restrictions apply: 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.
• Comfortable leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing is prohibited).
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exemplify integrity and professionalism, as MHS staff serve as role models for students.

Embarking on this unique, challenging, and rewarding career is a significant commitment for both spouses, aimed at supporting student success. Interested couples must complete individual employment applications to be considered.

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