Position: Houseparents, Full-Time – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: Milton Hershey School, a renowned private school, is seeking dedicated Houseparents to provide a nurturing family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Houseparents, comprised of married couples, play a crucial role in guiding and supporting a small group of students, handling responsibilities such as transportation and medication administration. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a unique opportunity for couples to positively impact students’ lives.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED required; experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings; legal marriage of at least two years; both spouses aged 27 or older; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; valid driver’s license; willingness to lead students in daily devotions and attend Sunday chapel services; smoke-free and weapon-free campus adherence; no alcohol permitted while on duty; limited pet policy allowing only fish and one approved dog breed; completion of individual employment applications by both spouses.
Benefits: Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple including free housing, meals, utilities, and more), Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings, Relocation assistance and paid training provided, Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time during school hours; three-week paid summer vacation