Couples: Flex Houseparent for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. This on-campus role places you in student homes with 8–13 youths, providing care, supervision, and mentorship.

The schedule begins with nine days on duty followed by three days off, with a pathway to a placed houseparent position. Salary is $46,917 per person (about $180,000 total per couple) plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and 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 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

Experience with youth

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. This on-campus role places you in student homes with 8–13 youths, providing care, supervision, and mentorship.

The schedule begins with nine days on duty followed by three days off, with a pathway to a placed houseparent position. Salary is $46,917 per person (about $180,000 total per couple) plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.