Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

Join the Milton Hershey School Team as Full-Time Flex Houseparents! 🌟

Come make a difference in the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds while enjoying a rewarding career in a vibrant community setting.

About Milton Hershey School (MHS) 🏫

Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Milton Hershey School is a renowned home and school providing over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students with a cost-free, career-focused education. Established in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to grow, serving more students each year.

Position Overview: Full-Time Flex Houseparents ❤️

We are seeking dedicated married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique role, couples live in on-campus student homes and provide essential care, guidance, supervision, and support to groups of approximately 8–13 students. You will play a vital role in creating a family-like environment that nurtures students’ academic, emotional, and social growth.

Key Responsibilities 🎯

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

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. Eventually, they transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same group of students in their own home.

Benefits & Compensation 💰

• Salary: $44,768 per person (approximately $168,000 annually per couple), including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, health savings, flexible spending, life insurance, disability, and retirement options
• 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 aged 27 or older
• Maximum of three dependent children residing in the student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one approved breed dog allowed
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student vans
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (proselytizing not permitted)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and role-model qualities

This career demands a high level of commitment to student success and personal growth. Both spouses must complete individual employment applications to be considered.

Interested in Applying? ✨

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