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Join the Milton Hershey School (MHS) family! MHS is an extraordinary home and educational environment serving over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded by Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, our school provides a cost-free, career-focused education, benefiting from a generous endowment that allows us to impact the lives of many students. We are seeking dedicated couples to fulfill the role of Full-time Flex Houseparents. This unique and rewarding position allows you to live on-campus in student homes, caring for and guiding approximately 8-13 students. As a Flex Houseparent, you will create a nurturing, structured, family-like environment that supports students in their academic, emotional, and social growth. Your responsibilities will include: Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students. Managing household routines and maintaining student schedules. Administering medication and ensuring the wellness of students. Driving students to activities and actively engaging them in developmental and recreational activities. Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Chapel services. Overseeing budgeting and household reporting. As a new Flex Houseparent, you will initially support various student homes on a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. During the weekdays, houseparents enjoy unscheduled time while students are attending school. Eventually, you will transition to a Placed Houseparent role, where you will live and work with the same group of students in their dedicated home. What we offer: A competitive salary of $44,768.00 per person, totaling approximately $168,000 in compensation per couple, which includes free housing, meals during duty, utilities, and more. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; and retirement savings. Relocation assistance along with paid training to prepare you for this fulfilling role. Generous paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year. Qualifications we are looking for: Experience in working or volunteering with youth. A commitment to the role as a married couple, legally married for at least two years. Both spouses must be at least 27 years old. No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home. A commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty. Allowed pets: only fish and one dog of approved breeds. A valid U.S. driver's license and the ability to be certified to drive student home vans. Comfort with leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Judeo-Christian Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited). High school diploma or GED is required. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; our staff serve as vital role models for our students. This position is a unique, challenging, and highly rewarding career choice that demands a high level of commitment to the success of our students. If you and your partner are ready to make a difference, please apply!