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Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, offers a distinctive opportunity for married couples to make a meaningful difference in the lives of disadvantaged youth while building a rewarding career in campus-based residential care. 🌟

About Milton Hershey School (MHS)

Founded in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School is a premier home and school providing over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from underserved backgrounds with a free, career-focused education. Thanks to its endowment and dedicated community, the school has graduated more than 12,000 students and continues to grow.

Position: Full-Time Flex Houseparents 🏡

We are seeking dedicated married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in a life-changing role. Couples will reside in on-campus student homes, providing essential care, guidance, supervision, and support for groups of approximately 8–13 students.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• 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
• Overseeing household budgeting and reporting

Initially, Flex Houseparents support various student homes on a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. During weekdays, they enjoy unscheduled time while students are in school. Over time, they transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same group of students in their own home.

Benefits

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximate total compensation of $168,000 per couple), including free housing, meals during duty hours, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA and FSA accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off at scheduled times throughout the year

Qualifications

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

Our Commitment

This role offers a unique, challenging, and highly rewarding career and life experience that demands a high level of dedication to student success from both spouses. Both partners must complete individual employment applications to be considered.

Apply Today!

To learn more and submit your application, please visit our application portal. Join us in shaping the futures of deserving students while embarking on a fulfilling career journey! 🚀