Couple Houseparents: On-Campus Mentors for Students

Milton Hershey School; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks full-time Flex Houseparents—a two-person couple—to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, supervision, and support for 8–13 students. The role starts with a nine-on / three-off duty cycle and progresses to a placed houseparent role with ongoing duties.

Responsibilities include supervision, routines, medication administration, driving to activities, daily devotions, and budgeting oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth is required.
• Two-person couple must be 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.
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet restrictions: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• High school diploma or GED required.

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 and engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Couple teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks full-time Flex Houseparents—a two-person couple—to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, supervision, and support for 8–13 students. The role starts with a nine-on / three-off duty cycle and progresses to a placed houseparent role with ongoing duties.

Responsibilities include supervision, routines, medication administration, driving to activities, daily devotions, and budgeting oversight.