Houseparents
On-siteCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Oversee morning and evening routines, prepare nutritious meals, and supervise homework time for a small group of students. Transport students to activities and appointments, coordinate extracurricular and community service events, and manage household cleanliness, organization, and safety. Address behavioral issues using positive behavior supports, observe and report student progress, and implement school-wide policies consistently. Collaborate with clinical, educational, and residential teams to support individualized student plans while maintaining household budgets and basic record keeping. Work within the Community & Social Services department following a structured schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
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
- demonstrate cultural competence
- strong communication skills
- patience
- empathy
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