Be a role model with Milton Hershey School by becoming a Houseparent
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on January 06, 2011 As role models, full-time Flex Houseparents play an important role in guiding each student's development. Houseparents encourage each student to practice helpful and healthful behaviors and work with students to identify target areas for improvement. With praise, encouragement, and positive reinforcement, they help each child to grow physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. They work to develop a culture that embraces our sacred values of integrity, positive spirit, commitment to mission, and mutual respect. This contributes to the goal of graduate success for each student. Full-time Flex Houseparents are actively involved in a variety of activities ranging from meetings with classroom teachers to participating in training for their own professional development. The houseparent couple is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the student home. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing meals for 9-13 students, assisting with household chores, and transporting students to and from various activities. Full-time Flex Houseparents need to be able to demonstrate a high degree of interpersonal skills, organizational skills, flexibility, and understand the importance of integrating their natural family into the student home environment. Life in a Student Home Eating a meal together In order to provide a more natural family-like atmosphere as well as continuity of relationships, 9-13 students may live under one roof. This arrangement provides support and nurturing while a student works through family, emotional, and personal issues. The students learn age appropriate social and life skills, and as they apply and practice these skills, they receive positive reinforcement from the houseparents. Students and houseparents identify target areas and strategies for improvement. Full-time Flex Houseparents help students develop good habits, a strong work ethic, and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. As in a family, each student participates in, and contributes to, the experience of the student home. Students are responsible for completing homework and other school-related assignments and doing household chores. They also enjoy planned activities and have free time. Houseparents may take students to cultural, sports, and entertainment events. Group activities are available including intramural sports and the use of campus recreational facilities. Benefits of Being a Full-Time Flex Houseparent
Position Requirements: Given the complexities of the full-time Flex Houseparents' role and responsibilities, as well as the physical size of the houseparent apartment, the following criteria must be met for eligibility:
For more information on this full-time employment opportunity, go to http://www.mhs-pa.org/careers/houseparents... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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