Couple Live-On-Campus Houseparents: Mentors for Youth

Confidential; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings (401k/403b)

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples for Full-time Flex Houseparent roles. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

The position starts with nine days on, then three off, with transition to a placed houseparent role. Salary is $46,917 per person annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSAs, disability, retirement, and relocation assistance plus paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• 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 Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with youth

Driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Integrity and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples for Full-time Flex Houseparent roles. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

The position starts with nine days on, then three off, with transition to a placed houseparent role. Salary is $46,917 per person annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSAs, disability, retirement, and relocation assistance plus paid training.