Milton Hershey School Is Hiring A Bilingual

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

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of underserved youth while building a rewarding career in a supportive community in Hershey, PA.

About Milton Hershey School (MHS)

Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Milton Hershey School is a renowned home and school dedicated to providing over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a cost-free, career-focused education. Established in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school's enduring legacy includes over 12,000 graduates and continues to grow, thanks to the generosity and foresight of its founders.

Position Overview 💼

We are currently hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique, life-changing role, couples will reside in on-campus student homes, offering care, guidance, supervision, and support to a group of approximately 8–13 students. Your role is vital in creating a structured, family-like environment that nurtures students’ academic, emotional, and social development to help them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities ✅

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

Work Schedule & Transition 🗓️

Initially, Flex 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. Over time, they transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same group of students in their own dedicated home.

Benefits & Compensation 💰

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

Qualifications & Requirements 🎓

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Legally married for at least two years (couples only)
• Both spouses must be at least 27 years old
• Residence for no more than three dependent children in the student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol during duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to obtain certification to drive student vans
• Ability to lead students in daily devotions and attend Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing not permitted)
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and role-model qualities

Apply Today! 🚀

This is a unique, challenging, and incredibly rewarding career opportunity that requires a strong commitment from both spouses to support student success. Interested couples must complete separate employment applications to be considered.

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