Residential Youth Caregiver

Goodrich, TX, United States

Job Description


Description:

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples to be houseparents. Houseparents live with and supervise eight-12 students in student homes on MHS\'s campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania. They provide a nurturing home environment to ensure students maintain a healthy consistent routine and develop life skills. Houseparents have a lasting impact. That\xe2\x80\x99s why it\xe2\x80\x99s a career that\xe2\x80\x99s worth every minute!

Houseparent Schedule\\:

  • Nine days on, three days off
  • Mornings\\: Prepare students for the school day
  • School daytime\\: Attend trainings or enjoy personal time
  • Afternoons and evenings\\: Extracurriculars, chores, meals, homework, and more
  • Weekends & Summers\\: Time for enrichment, recreation, and relaxation.
Houseparents collaborate extensively with students\xe2\x80\x99 families and other MHS staff to foster student success and build a community of caregivers. They also handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc.

Houseparents are responsible for all aspects of student development including spiritual well-being. Couples lead students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services. More info about is available via this link. Proselytizing is prohibited.

Houseparents are first hired in a flex role in which couples work together in different student homes until they\xe2\x80\x99re assigned their own home.

Benefits\\:
  • Salary of $42,903 per person
  • Housing and utilities provided
  • Meals while on duty
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Relocation assistance
Qualification:

This job is a life choice and has unique parameters including\\:
  • Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably youth from under-served settings.
  • This is a two-person job for couples legally married for at least two years.
  • Both spouses should be age 27 or older.
  • No more than two 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 or one dog of approved breeds permitted.
  • Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license in good standing and willing to drive a nine-passenger van.
  • Skills include leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, computer, budgeting, flexibility, and persistence.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.
  • Please note - both spouses must complete an individual employment application to be considered.

Milton Hershey School

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4327035
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Goodrich, TX, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned