Couple Houseparents: On-Campus, Full-Time Student Home

Confidential; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person

Housing included

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability options

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents who are married couples to live in on-campus student homes and care for a group of 8-13 students.

The role emphasizes supervision, guidance, and support, with duties including managing routines, supervising activities, leading devotions, and contributing to student wellness. Benefits include comprehensive compensation for couples, housing, meals on duty, and relocation support.

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 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 accompanying them to 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

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

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents who are married couples to live in on-campus student homes and care for a group of 8-13 students.

The role emphasizes supervision, guidance, and support, with duties including managing routines, supervising activities, leading devotions, and contributing to student wellness. Benefits include comprehensive compensation for couples, housing, meals on duty, and relocation support.