Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples to be houseparents. Houseparents are the core of MHS. Couples live with and are responsible for a small group of students over several years. Houseparents care for and provide a consistent family-like structure students can rely on and teach skills and values outside of the classroom. Houseparents have a lasting impact. That\u2019s why it\u2019s a career that\u2019s worth every minute!<\/p>\n
Houseparent Schedule:
\n\u2022 Nine days on, three days off
\n\u2022 Mornings: Prepare students for the school day
\n\u2022 School daytime: Attend trainings or enjoy personal time
\n\u2022 Afternoons and evenings: Extracurriculars, chores, meals, homework, and more
\n\u2022 Weekends & Summers: Time for enrichment, recreation, and relaxation.<\/p>\n
Milton Hershey School offers an exceptional educational experience to students from lower-income families who are looking for greater opportunities and allows them to explore their individual interests to the fullest. Houseparents collaborate extensively with students\u2019 families and other MHS staff to foster student success and build a community of caregivers. They also handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.<\/p>\n
Houseparents are responsible for all aspects of student development including spiritual well-being. Couples lead students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. More info about MHS Religious Programs is available via this link. Proselytizing is prohibited. Today the community is made up of a large diverse, population of students and houseparents from a wide range of backgrounds and faiths, united by a shared commitment to the School\u2019s values: commitment to mission, integrity, positive spirit, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n
Houseparents are first hired in a flex role in which couples provide coverage in different student homes until they\u2019re assigned their own home.<\/p>\n
Benefits:
\n\u2022 Salary of $42,903 per person (a total estimated compensation package of $150,000 for you and your spouse that includes housing, meals while on duty, utilities, comprehensive benefits, and a combined pre-tax salary)
\n\u2022 Relocation assistance and paid training are provided.<\/p>\n
Qualifications:
\n\u2022 Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably youth from under-served settings.
\n\u2022 This is a two-person job for couples legally married for at least two years.
\n\u2022 Both spouses should be age 27 or older.
\n\u2022 No more than two dependent children may reside in the student home.
\n\u2022 Abide by a smoke free and weapon free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty.
\n\u2022 Limitations on pets. Only fish or one dog of approved breeds permitted.
\n\u2022 Valid driver\u2019s license in good standing and an ability to become certified to drive.
\n\u2022 Skills include leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, computer, budgeting, flexibility, and persistence.
\n\u2022 High school diploma or GED required.
\n\u2022 Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
\n\u2022 Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.
\n\u2022 Please note – both spouses must complete an individual employment application to be considered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31228,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Hershey, Pennsylvania","_application":"https:\/\/www.mhskids.org\/jobs\/houseparents-full-time\/","_company_name":"Milton Hershey School","_filled":0,"_featured":1,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":"","job_salary":"Salary of $42,903 per person (a total estimated compensation package of $150,000 for you and your spouse that includes housing, meals while on duty, utilities, comprehensive benefits, and a combined pre-tax salary)"},"job-types":[],"jcategory":[112,288,110,461,470],"ptags":[175],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n