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Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking dedicated married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. This rewarding role allows couples to live on campus, providing vital care and support to students in a nurturing environment.

About Milton Hershey School 🏫

Founded in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school serving over 2,200 disadvantaged students from pre-K through 12th grade. With a fully endowed endowment, the school has graduated over 12,000 students and continues to grow, offering a cost-free, career-focused education that nurtures students' academic, social, and emotional development.

Position Overview 🎯

As a Full-time Flex Houseparent, you and your spouse will reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support to a group of approximately 8–13 students. Your role is crucial in creating a structured, family-like environment that helps students reach their full potential. Initially, houseparents support various homes on a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with opportunities to transition into a permanent, dedicated home setting.

Key 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 engaging in developmental and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel services
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Benefits & Compensation 💰

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximately $168,000 total per couple), including free housing, meals during duty days, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life and disability insurance; retirement plans
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off throughout the year

Qualifications & Requirements ✅

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Married couples legally married for at least two years
• Both spouses must be aged 27 or older
• No more than three dependent children living in the student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one approved breed of dog
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to obtain certification to drive student vans
• Ability to lead students in devotions and attend Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing is prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; role models for students

Join Us! 🌟

This position offers a unique, challenging, and deeply rewarding career and life experience, requiring a strong commitment to student success. Both spouses must complete individual employment applications to be considered. Click here to learn more and apply.