Couple Houseparents – On-Campus Student Home Leader

Confidential; Dana Point (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person married couple role. You will reside in on-campus student homes, supervise a group of 8-13 students, and provide guidance, supervision, and support to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

The position includes driving students to activities, planning developmental and recreational experiences, administering medications, and leading daily devotions in a family-like living environment.

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

Skills

Youth mentorship

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person married couple role. You will reside in on-campus student homes, supervise a group of 8-13 students, and provide guidance, supervision, and support to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

The position includes driving students to activities, planning developmental and recreational experiences, administering medications, and leading daily devotions in a family-like living environment.