Couple Houseparent Specialists - Edina - Milton Hershey School

Description

Milton Hershey School is a world-renowned private educational institution that provides students from disadvantaged backgrounds with an exceptional career-focused education and essential services like housing and meals, all at no cost to them.

About Our History

Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, our school benefits from a remarkable endowment, providing the necessary resources for both students and staff to flourish.

Our Unique Opportunity

We are excited to welcome married couples to join our community as flex houseparents. In this role, you and your spouse will live on campus in a student home, providing guidance and mentorship to a group of approximately 8-12 students.

You will create a nurturing, family-like environment and manage various responsibilities such as transportation, medication administration, budgeting, and reporting. Initially, you will rotate among different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary of $43,825 per person, culminating in a total compensation package of approximately $165,000 per couple, which includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.

• Extensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life and disability insurance; retirement savings options.

• Supportive Environment: Relocation assistance and comprehensive paid training.

• Balanced Work Schedule: A work schedule of nine days on, followed by three days off, allowing personal time during school hours.

• Vacation Time: Three weeks of paid vacation during the summer.

Qualifications

• Experience Working with Youth: Experience working or volunteering with youth, especially those from under-served settings.

• Couple Requirements: This role is designed for married couples who have been lawfully married for a minimum of two years.

• Age Requirements: Both spouses should be at least 27 years old.

• Family Size: A maximum of three dependent children can reside in the student home.

• Safe Campus: Commitment to maintaining a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol is allowed while on duty.

• Pets: Pets are limited to approved breeds of one dog and fish.

• Licensing: A valid U.S. driver's license with the ability to become certified to drive student vans.

• Religious Affiliation: Comfort leading daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian chapel services with students (note: proselytizing is prohibited).

• Education: A high school diploma or GED certificate.

• Physical Abilities: The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Integrity: A high standard of integrity is essential, as all staff serve as role models for students.

• Employment Applications: Both spouses must complete individual employment applications.

This unique career path requires commitment and alignment from both partners. If you have specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our dedicated recruitment team.