Couple Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role includes a nine-on, three-off schedule initially, with transition to a Placed Houseparent role over time. Benefits include salary per person, comprehensive coverage, relocation assistance, training, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples 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.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pets allowed: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. drivers license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and engage in developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Married two years

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Integrity

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role includes a nine-on, three-off schedule initially, with transition to a Placed Houseparent role over time. Benefits include salary per person, comprehensive coverage, relocation assistance, training, and PTO.