Houseparents, Full-Time - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
$46,917–$46,917 year
On-siteScotts Valley, California, United States or Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Milton Hershey School seeks two married individuals to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on campus in Hershey, PA, providing care, guidance, and supervision for a group of approximately 8–13 students in a student home. The role begins with a nine-consecutive-days-on, three-days-off schedule across multiple homes, then transitions to a Placed Houseparent role living and working with the same group. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring students, managing household routines and schedules, administering medications, driving students to activities, planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities, leading daily devotions, chapel attendance, budgeting and reporting, and ensuring student wellness. Benefits include salary per person (with total couple compensation), comprehensive health benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and paid time off. Both spouses must complete individual employment applications for consideration.
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 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
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs
- High school diploma or GED required
- Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
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