Full-Time Houseparents - Couples Required

Join Milton Hershey School (MHS), a leading private educational institution dedicated to providing exceptional career-focused education for pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Thanks to the generosity of our founders, Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is fully endowed and committed to supporting both students and staff.

We are seeking dedicated married couples to serve as flex houseparents. As a flex houseparent, you will live in on-campus student homes, offering guidance and support to a group of 8-12 students. Your role is essential in providing a nurturing, family-like environment while managing responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. Initially, you will work with various student homes before being assigned to one specific home.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $44,768 per person, with a total compensation package of approximately $165,000 for the couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life and disability insurance; retirement savings options.
• Relocation assistance and paid training are provided.
• Enjoy a work schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, including time for personal activities while students are in school.
• Receive a three-week paid summer vacation.

Qualifications:

• Experience with youth, particularly from under-served backgrounds, is preferred.
• A married couple with a minimum of two years of legal marriage.
• Both spouses must be aged 27 or older.
• Only three dependent children allowed to reside in the student home.
• Commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free environment; no alcohol consumption while on duty.
• Limitations on pets; fish and one dog of approved breeds permitted.
• A valid U.S. driver's license and the ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfortable leading daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (proselytizing is not allowed).
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as role models for students.
• Both spouses must submit separate employment applications.

This unique career opportunity demands dedication and commitment from both spouses. For any questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.