Student Support Caregiver - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
$46,917–$46,917 year
On-siteHershey, Pennsylvania, United States or West Point Troup County, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Milton Hershey School is hiring married couples as full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for groups of approximately 8–13 students. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring daily routines, managing household schedules, administering medications, driving students to activities, planning and leading developmental and recreational activities, conducting daily devotions and Sunday Chapel, budgeting and household reporting, and transitioning from a nine-on/three-off schedule to a placed houseparent role living with the same student group. Benefits include salary per person with comprehensive health insurance, retirement options, relocation assistance and paid training, and paid time off. Qualifications require youth-focused experience, both spouses being legally married for at least two years, age 27 or older for both, up to three dependent children in the home, a smoke- and weapon-free campus commitment, pet limitations, a valid U.S. driver’s license with van-certification ability, comfort with daily devotions and chapel, a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 lbs, and demonstrated integrity. To be considered, both spouses must complete individual applications.
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 a 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
- Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Sunday Chapel services
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs
- Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
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