Position: Houseparents – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: Milton Hershey School, located in Hershey, PA, is a premier private school offering career-focused education and comprehensive support to students in pre-K through 12th grade from underprivileged backgrounds. Houseparents at Milton Hershey School reside in on-campus student homes, providing a nurturing family-like environment for 8-12 students and playing a vital role in their daily lives and development.
Requirements: Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings; This is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at least two years; Both spouses should be age 27 or older; No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home; Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty; Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds are permitted; Valid driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans; High school diploma or GED required; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students; Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Benefits: Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple including free housing, meals while on duty, 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. Workdays include personal time while students are at school; Three-week paid summer vacation
