Couple Flex Houseparents: Student Home Mentor

Milton Hershey School; Bowerston (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. You will live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, fostering their academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role starts with a nine-on, three-off schedule, with progression to a placed houseparent. Benefits include salary per person ($46,917), comprehensive medical and retirement plans, relocation assistance, and paid

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 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 Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.
• This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career requiring a high level of commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities, planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
• Initially supporting various student homes with a nine-on/three-off schedule; transitioning to a Placed Houseparent role

Skills

Youth mentorship

Community leadership

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. You will live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, fostering their academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role starts with a nine-on, three-off schedule, with progression to a placed houseparent. Benefits include salary per person ($46,917), comprehensive medical and retirement plans, relocation assistance, and paid