Resident caregiver

Description :

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the worlds best private schools, where

students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an

exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more and all

costs are covered.

Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the

school in 1909, the school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure

both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.

MHS is hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents

are couples who reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a

group of approximately 8-12 students. Flex houseparents provide a consistent

family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as

driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc. When initially

hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned

to one specific home.

Benefits

Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx.

$150,000 per couple which includes 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
• Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a

period of personal time while students are at school

Three-week paid summer vacation

Qualifications :

Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served

settings

This is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at

least two years

• Both spouses should be age 27 or older
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
• Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while

on duty

• Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted

vans

Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take

students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note : Proselytizing is

prohibited)

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role

models for students.

Both spouses must complete an individual employment application

This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both

spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please

reach out to our recruitment team at houseparentrecruitment@mhs-

pa.org (mailto : houseparentrecruitment@mhs-pa.org).

Last updated : 2024-10-01

Salary : $43,825 - $150,000