Position: Houseparents – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: Milton Hershey School, a renowned private educational institution, is seeking married couples to serve as Houseparents on their campus in Hershey, PA. Houseparents at Milton Hershey School provide a nurturing family-like environment for a group of 8-12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds, offering guidance, medication administration, and transportation while living on campus. This unique role provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for couples interested in a rewarding career in education and child welfare.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED required; experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings; couples must be legally married for at least two years and 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 with no alcohol permitted while on duty; limitations on pets with only fish and one approved breed dog allowed; valid driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans; comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Sunday chapel services; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as role models for students; both spouses must complete an individual employment application.
Benefits: Salary of $43,825 per person (a 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 including personal time during school hours; three-week paid summer vacation
