Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, offers an extraordinary, cost-free, and career-focused education to over 2,200 disadvantaged pre-K through 12th-grade students, thanks to the vision and generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey. Now hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive community. 🌟

Position Overview

As a Full-time Flex Houseparent, couples reside in on-campus student homes, offering care, guidance, supervision, and support to a group of approximately 8–13 students. This role is vital in creating a structured, family-like environment that supports students' academic, emotional, and social growth, empowering them to reach their full potential. 🏡

Key Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and overseeing student wellness
• Driving students to activities and planning engaging developmental and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing household budgeting and reporting

Work Schedule & Transition

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

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Legally married couples for at least two years
• Both spouses aged 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 limitations: only fish and one approved breed dog
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans
• Comfort leading daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism, serving as role models for students

Additional Notes

This is a challenging but rewarding career and life choice that demands a strong commitment from both spouses to support student success. Both spouses must submit individual employment applications for consideration. 🌟

Learn More & Apply

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