Couple Houseparents: Live-In Mentors for Students

Confidential; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples for Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and supervise groups of 8–13 students. The role includes mentorship, daily routines, and coordinating activities to foster academic and personal growth.

The position transitions from initial houseparent duties to a placed houseparent role, with a salary of $46,917 per person plus housing, meals, and comprehensive benefits.

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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth work experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples for Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and supervise groups of 8–13 students. The role includes mentorship, daily routines, and coordinating activities to foster academic and personal growth.

The position transitions from initial houseparent duties to a placed houseparent role, with a salary of $46,917 per person plus housing, meals, and comprehensive benefits.