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Join Milton Hershey School as a Full-Time Flex Houseparents 💼🏠

Positive impact, competitive compensation, and a chance to live and work in a nurturing environment await married couples ready to make a difference in students’ lives.

About Milton Hershey School (MHS) 🏫✨

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school dedicated to providing over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a cost-free, career-oriented education. Established in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school has been fully endowed, boasting over 12,000 graduates and continually expanding its reach through generous support.

Position Overview 🎯

MHS is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. This unique, meaningful career involves living in on-campus student homes and offering care, guidance, supervision, and support to groups of approximately 8–13 students. You will help create a family-like atmosphere that nurtures students' academic, emotional, and social growth, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities 📝

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and promoting student wellness
• Driving students to activities and engaging in developmentally enriching recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel services
• Overseeing household budgeting and reporting

Schedule & Transition 🗓️➡️🏠

Initially, houseparents support various student homes on a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. During weekdays, they have unscheduled time while students are in school. After gaining experience, couples transition to a Placed Houseparent role, residing and working with the same group of students in their own dedicated student home.

Compensation & Benefits 💰🎁

• Salary: $44,768 per person, totaling approximately $168,000 per couple annually, which includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off provided periodically throughout the year

Qualifications ✅

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Legally married couples for at least two years
• Both spouses 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 restrictions: only fish and one breed-approved dog
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to obtain certification for driving student vans
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing not permitted)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; role model qualities

Important Notes 🚨

This role is a demanding, rewarding career and life choice, requiring a strong commitment to student success from both spouses. Interested applicants must complete individual employment applications for consideration.

Learn More & Apply 🔗

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