Couple Houseparents: On-Campus Mentors for Students

Confidential; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Utilities included

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, helping them reach their potential.

The nine-on, three-off schedule starts immediately, with progression to a placed houseparent. Duties include supervising daily routines, coordinating activities, administering medications, leading devotions, budgeting, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-year married commitment required.
• 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 campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver\'s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Sunday Chapel; proselytizing prohibited.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 and planning developmental and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple

27+ age

Dependent limits

Smoke-free campus

Weapon-free campus

Driver's license

Chapel leadership

High school diploma

Lift 50 lbs

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, helping them reach their potential.

The nine-on, three-off schedule starts immediately, with progression to a placed houseparent. Duties include supervising daily routines, coordinating activities, administering medications, leading devotions, budgeting, and reporting.