Houseparents
On-siteBreckenridge, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Oversee morning and evening routines, prepare nutritious meals, and supervise homework for a small group of students living in a family-like home environment. Coordinate extracurricular and community service activities while managing household cleanliness, organization, safety, budgeting, and basic record keeping. Transport students to school activities and appointments, observe and report student progress, and address behavioral issues using positive behavior supports. Collaborate with clinical, educational, and residential teams to implement school-wide policies and help students navigate personal challenges. This role requires living on campus in a structured schedule that may include evenings and weekends, with ongoing training and professional development.
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
- demonstrate cultural competence
- strong communication skills
- patience
- empathy
- follow a structured work schedule that may include evenings and weekends
- participate in ongoing training and professional development
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