Full-Time Houseparents
Company: Milton Hershey School
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 21, 2023
Job Description:
Description:Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married
couples to be houseparents. Houseparents live with and supervise
eight-12 students in student homes on MHS's campus in Hershey,
Pennsylvania. They provide a nurturing home environment to ensure
students maintain a healthy consistent routine and develop life
skills. Houseparents have a lasting impact. Thats why its a career
thats worth every minute!Houseparent Schedule\:
Nine days on, three days
offMornings\: Prepare students for the school daySchool daytime\:
Attend trainings or enjoy personal time Afternoons and evenings\:
Extracurriculars, chores, meals, homework, and moreWeekends &
Summers\: Time for enrichment, recreation, and
relaxation.Houseparents collaborate extensively with students
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.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 is available via this link.
Proselytizing is prohibited. Houseparents are first hired in a flex
role in which couples work together in different student homes
until theyre assigned their own home. Benefits\:
Salary of $42,000 per personHousing
and utilities providedMeals while on duty Comprehensive benefits
package Relocation assistanceQualification:This job is a life
choice and has unique parameters including\:
- Experience working or volunteering
with youth, preferably youth from under-served settings. This is a
two-person job for couples legally married for at least three
years.Both spouses should be age 27 or older.No more than two
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 or one dog of approved breeds
permitted.
- Valid drivers licensein good standing and willing to drive a
nine-passenger van.
- Skills include leadership, interpersonal, organizational,
administrative, computer, budgeting, flexibility, and
persistence.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all
MHS staff are role models for students.
- Please note - both spouses must complete an individual
employment application to be considered.
Keywords: Milton Hershey School, Lancaster , Full-Time Houseparents, Other , Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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