Couple Live-In Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Medical, dental, vision

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, creating a structured, family‑like environment that fosters academic, emotional, and social growth.

Upon hire, the schedule runs nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for married couples; both spouses must be legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.

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/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

Diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, creating a structured, family‑like environment that fosters academic, emotional, and social growth.

Upon hire, the schedule runs nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off.