Houseparents, Youth Residential Care Industry
- Employer
- Milton Hershey School
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Aug 3, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Special Events, Programs, Other Programs, Administrative, Other Administrative
- Fields
- Education, Social Services, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Explore a unique career for
two—working with your spouse and impacting the lives of youth!
Founded in 1909 by chocolate maker
Milton Hershey and his wife Catherine, Milton Hershey School
transforms the lives of lower-income children through a cost-free,
high-quality education and structured home life.
Married houseparent couples are the
school’s heartbeat and are vital to students’ success. Couples
reside with eight-12 students in their student homes and provide
caring homes away from home. The school provides extensive
resources to support houseparents so they can focus on their
students.
Learn more about MHS and
houseparenting on our website and YouTube
channel.
Day in the Life
of…
Twelve consecutive days on, followed
by three consecutive days off—Houseparents are on duty in the
morning as they prepare students for the day. While the students
are in school, houseparents have personal time before
going back on duty when the students return from school. Afternoons
and evenings are busy with after-school activities, chores, meals,
homework, and more. Equally as important are the character
development and life lessons houseparents instill in students.
Weekends include recreational activities and required attendance at
a non-denominational Sunday chapel service. Summertime provides
more recreational opportunities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary—$73,180 minimum starting salary per couple.
- Housing and utilities are included.
- Free meals while on duty.
- Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, and eye coverage, 403b savings program, three weeks of paid summer vacation, and more.
- Relocation assistance and paid training.
- The opportunity to live in the “Sweetest Place on Earth” and change the lives of others.
Qualifications:
Houseparent couples must be/have:- Age 27 or older.
- Legally married for three years or more.
- High school diplomas or GED.
- Valid driver’s licenses in good standing and both spouses willing to drive a nine-passenger van.
- Demonstrated success working with youth—houseparents ensure students’ well-being physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Administrative skills including basic computer and budgeting skills.
- Houseparents may have up to two dependents residing with them.
- Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered to be role models for students.
- Only fish and some breeds of dogs are permitted.
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