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Milton Hershey SchoolPosted 6 days ago
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House Parents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

$46,917–$46,917 year

On-siteOakwood, Illinois, United States

Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLarge

Job Summary

Provide daily supervision, mentorship, and guidance for 8–13 students while managing household routines, schedules, and medication administration. Drive students to activities and lead devotions and Sunday Chapel services. Plan and engage in developmental and recreational activities, oversee budgeting and household reporting, and ensure student wellness. Operate on a schedule of nine consecutive duty days followed by three days off, with unscheduled weekday time while students attend school. Transition into a Placed Houseparent role living with the same student group. Both spouses must be married for at least two years, aged 27 or older, and hold a valid U.S. driver's license to operate student home vans.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience 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 to 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students

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