Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) serves over 2,200 pre‑K‑12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a cost‑free, career‑focused education. The campus is fully endowed, and the school has produced over 12,000 graduates. MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full‑time Flex Houseparents, who live on campus and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support to a group of 8‑13 students in a home‑like environment. Responsibilities Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students Managing household routines and student schedules Administering medications and ensuring student wellness Driving students to activities and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel Overseeing budgeting and household reporting Schedule: Upon hire, Flex Houseparents support various student homes on a cycle of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. During the week, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. They eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same group of students in their own home. Benefits Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation 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 Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year Qualifications Experience working or volunteering with youth 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 Judeo‑Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited) High school diploma or GED required Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Milton Hershey School