House Parent
Milton Hershey School · Flora, Illinois
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House Parent
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About the job
Milton Hershey School provides a residential setting where Houseparents create a safe, supportive home environment, support student growth, and promote positive values and skills.
Requirements
- Compassionate and organized
- Supportive of diversity
- Able to supervise activities
- Committed to student growth
Qualifications
- Experience in caregiving preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with staff
Full job description
Milton Hershey School is seeking dedicated Houseparents to live on campus and create a safe, nurturing home environment for students in a residential school setting. Houseparents support students’ daily routines, social and emotional growth, and character development while modeling positive values and life skills. Responsibilities include supervising after-school activities, managing household responsibilities, collaborating with educators and support staff, and fostering a sense of community. Ideal candidates are compassionate, organized, and committed to diversity, personal growth, and making a lasting impact on children’s lives.