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Houseparents, Full-Time - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

$46,917–$46,917 year

On-site · Garfield, New Jersey, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
High School Or Equivalent
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

Houseparents (two-person, married couple) for Milton Hershey School, located on-campus in Hershey, PA, responsible for supervising and mentoring a group of 8–13 students in a home setting. Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing routines and student schedules, administering medications, transporting students to activities, planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities, leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel, and overseeing budgeting and household reporting. The role initially follows a nine-on/three-off schedule, with potential progression to a placed houseparent living with the same student home. Requires a high school diploma or GED, valid U.S. driver’s license, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus with no alcohol on duty. Both spouses must be legally married for at least two years and complete individual employment applications. Relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits are provided, including housing, meals on duty, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k)-style retirement options, PTO, and training.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two-year marriage requirement for both spouses
  • Both spouses must be age 27 or older
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Comfort leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
  • No alcohol permitted while on duty
  • Smoke-free campus
  • Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds
  • Experience working or volunteering with youth
  • willingness to complete individual employment applications
  • on-campus living arrangement for a two-person team
  • resident supervision of 8–13 students
  • driving students to activities

Additional Requirements

  • Two-spouse requirement
  • Only two-person couples eligible
  • Not accepting single applicants for this role
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