Couple Houseparents — Flexible, On-Campus Mentors

Confidential; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917.00 per person

Comprehensive health benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live on campus and guide a group of 8–13 students in a family-style home. The two-person role requires a legally married couple for at least two years and a commitment to student development through supervision, activities, and religious services.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, routines management, medication administration, and driving/engaging in development activities.

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 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.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models for students.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning/developing activities with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live on campus and guide a group of 8–13 students in a family-style home. The two-person role requires a legally married couple for at least two years and a commitment to student development through supervision, activities, and religious services.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, routines management, medication administration, and driving/engaging in development activities.