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Milton Hershey SchoolPosted 2 months ago

House Parents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

$46,917–$46,917 year

On-siteHershey, Pennsylvania, United States or Louisville, Georgia, United States

Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLarge

Job Summary

Full-time Flex Houseparents are a two-person, married-couple role at Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students. Responsibilities include daily supervision and mentorship, managing household routines and student schedules, administering medications, driving students to activities, planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities, leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel, and overseeing budgeting and reporting. Schedule begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with eventual placement into a single student-home when both spouses continue to live and work with the same group. Benefits include salary per person, relocation assistance, comprehensive insurance, retirement options, PTO, and more. To be considered, both spouses must submit individual applications. Relocation assistance and paid training provided.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience working or volunteering with youth
  • 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
  • Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students

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