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Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

Milton Hershey School, Hubbard, TX, United States


Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a home and school for more than 2,200 pre‑K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing a cost‑free, career‑focused education.

Responsibilities

Providing daily supervision and mentorship

Managing household routines and student schedules

Administering medications and ensuring student wellness

Driving students to activities, and planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities

Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel

Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Following a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off; later transition into a Placed Houseparent role

Benefits

Salary: $44,768 per person (approximately $168,000 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

Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year

Qualifications

Experience working or volunteering with youth

Couple legally married for at least two years

Both spouses 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. driver’s 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 up 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.

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