Couple Flex Houseparents: Student Home Mentors

Confidential; Cheviot (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing provided

Meals on duty

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

The role blends daily supervision with mentorship and a structured, family-like environment. Responsibilities include managing schedules, administering medications, leading devotions, and coordinating activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a 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 on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

The role blends daily supervision with mentorship and a structured, family-like environment. Responsibilities include managing schedules, administering medications, leading devotions, and coordinating activities.