Houseparents

This job was posted by https://joblink.delaware.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1572958 Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students. MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 813 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential. Responsibilities include: - Providing daily supervision and mentorship - Managing household routines and student schedules - Administering medications and ensuring student wellness - Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students - Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel - Overseeing budgeting and household reporting Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home. Benefits include: - Salary: \$46,917.00 per person (approximately \$180,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more) - Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings - Relocation assistance and paid training provided {=html} <!-- --> - Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year Qualifications: - Experience working or volunteering with youth - This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years - Both spouses must be age 27 or older - No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home - Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty - Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed - Valid U.S. drivers license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans - Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited) - High school diploma or GED required - Ability to lift to 50 lbs. - Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visitwww.mhskids.org. Discover a CAREER WORTH EVERY MINUTE\ HIRING MARRIED COUPLES Milton Hershey School is one of the worlds best private schools, where students from low-income families seeking greater opportunities receive an exceptional educational experiencewith all costs covered. MHS is hiring married couples to become house arents. This role is critical to student success. Houseparents create a home away from\ home for our students, providing a stable and nurturing place to live and grow. A full-time job with full-time impact\ Houseparent couples work as a team to oversee student homes of a group of students of the same gender and age. They live on campus in separate houseparent apartments connected to a student home. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting students with homework, overseeing chores, preparing meals, coordinating schedules, transporting students, and planning and participating in student-focused activities. Above all, houseparents are important role models who teach students skills and values outside the classroom to help them succeed. By creating a positive living environment, houseparents provide a\ consistent, family-like structure and develop trusting relationships with the students in their care. Fast Facts:\