Couple Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Junction (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples for Full‑time Flex Houseparents to live in on‑campus student homes and guide 8–13 students daily. Roles include supervision, routines, wellness, and activities, with transition to a placed houseparent over time.

The position requires a two‑person, married couple, ages 27+, with a high school diploma or GED, driving rights, and a commitment to a smoke‑free, weapon‑free campus.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.

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 with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples for Full‑time Flex Houseparents to live in on‑campus student homes and guide 8–13 students daily. Roles include supervision, routines, wellness, and activities, with transition to a placed houseparent over time.

The position requires a two‑person, married couple, ages 27+, with a high school diploma or GED, driving rights, and a commitment to a smoke‑free, weapon‑free campus.