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Houseparents
Job #12-0068
Houseparents
Positions are located in Hershey, PA
Full Time
We're actively recruiting in the Berkeley, IL area for individuals to join us as Houseparents in our Hershey, PA campus.
Do you love working with children and youth to make a positive difference in their lives? Do you enjoy working with your family? Consider Houseparenting at the Milton Hershey School!
Milton Hershey School Houseparents work in homes on campus with 8 to 13 children. Houseparents are caregivers for the students, living with them in campus homes. Houseparents oversee the children's daily lives, including the start of their day (healthy breakfast, appropriate dress and off to school on a timely basis), as well as upon their return from classes (healthy dinners, homework, chores, driving to/from extra-curriculars in school vans, and to bed in a timely manner). Also responsible for administrative duties, home management, meeting participation and training attendance.
Houseparents actively engage with the students as they oversee the students and the home so the children live and learn in caring, well-structured homes. Houseparents also partner with the students, teachers, health professionals, administrators and students' parents/guardians to ensure students reach their full potential.
Milton Hershey Houseparents start out working in a “flex arrangement,” working in a variety of homes until placed in an assigned home or quad of homes. This position is a year-round position. Houseparents work 12 days on and 3 days off or 12 days on and 2 days off. Private apartments for the Houseparents are provided. Houseparent couples are permitted to have two of their own children residing with them.
Tentative Start Dates:
August 12, 2013 and October 14, 2013
U.S. Work Authorization required. No sponsorships.
Do you love working with children and youth to make a positive difference in their lives? Do you enjoy working with your family? Consider Houseparenting at the Milton Hershey School!
Milton Hershey School Houseparents work in homes on campus with 8 to 13 children. Houseparents are caregivers for the students, living with them in campus homes. Houseparents oversee the children's daily lives, including the start of their day (healthy breakfast, appropriate dress and off to school on a timely basis), as well as upon their return from classes (healthy dinners, homework, chores, driving to/from extra-curriculars in school vans, and to bed in a timely manner). Also responsible for administrative duties, home management, meeting participation and training attendance.
Houseparents actively engage with the students as they oversee the students and the home so the children live and learn in caring, well-structured homes. Houseparents also partner with the students, teachers, health professionals, administrators and students' parents/guardians to ensure students reach their full potential.
Milton Hershey Houseparents start out working in a “flex arrangement,” working in a variety of homes until placed in an assigned home or quad of homes. This position is a year-round position. Houseparents work 12 days on and 3 days off or 12 days on and 2 days off. Private apartments for the Houseparents are provided. Houseparent couples are permitted to have two of their own children residing with them.
Tentative Start Dates:
August 12, 2013 and October 14, 2013
U.S. Work Authorization required. No sponsorships.
Minimum starting salary per
married couple is $69,484.
Five weeks of paid training and
relocation is provided.
married couple is $69,484.
Five weeks of paid training and
relocation is provided.
HOUSEPARENT REQUIREMENTS
It's all about the kids. Our requirements ensure that we provide the best support for their growth:
- High school graduate or college education.
- Couple must be legally married at least 3 years and each person must be at least 27 years of age at time of employment.
- No more then two dependent children in residence.
- Prior experience working with children and youth (preferably children and youth from poverty or similar challenged settings).
- Ability to successfully complete extensive clearance process.
- Ability to meet health and physical requirements of the position.
- Driving records and credit history in good standing.
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SALARY AND BENEFITS
Beyond the satisfaction of making a positive contribution to the development of children, we will reward your dedication with:
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HIRING PROCESS
The hiring process takes a minimum of 3 months, so we suggest that applicants start NOW! Hiring Process includes:
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