Residential Youth Caregiver

About the role

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, offering students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—all at no cost. Flex houseparents are married couples who reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. They provide a consistent family-like structure and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting. When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.

Responsibilities

• Reside in on-campus student homes and provide a family-like environment for 8-12 students
• Guide and nurture students in daily activities and routines
• Drive students as needed and administer medication
• Manage household budgeting and reporting duties
• Lead students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (proselytizing is prohibited)
• Abide by smoke-free, weapon-free, and alcohol-free policies while on duty
• Comply with pet limitations (only fish and one approved-breed dog permitted)

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
• Couples must be 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
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff serve as role models for students

Pay

Salary of $43,825 per person, totaling approximately $150,000 per couple in combined compensation, which includes free housing, meals while on duty, and utilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability options
• Retirement savings plan
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Three-week paid summer vacation

Schedule

• Nine days on followed by three days off
• Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school