Milton Hershey School logo
Milton Hershey SchoolPosted 1 week ago
EXPIRED

Houseparents

On-siteSitka, Alaska, United States

Full TimeLarge

Job Summary

Oversee morning and evening routines, prepare nutritious meals, and supervise homework time for a small group of students living in a family-like home environment. Coordinate extracurricular activities, transport students to school events, and manage household cleanliness, organization, and safety while maintaining accurate records and budgets. Address behavioral issues using positive behavior supports, observe student progress, and communicate regularly with teachers, counselors, and administrators. Collaborate with clinical and educational teams to implement individualized student plans and help students navigate personal challenges. This role requires living on campus in school-provided housing, following a structured schedule that may include evenings and weekends, and demonstrates cultural competence and strong communication skills within the Community & Social Services department.

Required Qualifications

  • experience working with children or youth in settings such as education, social services, counseling, youth ministry, coaching, or residential care
  • Strong organizational skills
  • basic computer literacy
  • the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic home environment
  • A high level of integrity
  • emotional stability
  • commitment to Milton Hershey School's mission
  • cultural competence
  • strong communication skills
  • patience
  • empathy
  • Must be able to follow a structured work schedule that may include evenings and weekends

Hiring someone like this?

Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.

Get started

Apply to this job in one click with Sorce

Find similar roles