Couples Flex Houseparent: Student Home Mentor

Milton Hershey School; Beaver (UT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students. This two-person role requires a legally married couple, aged 27+, to foster a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

Initial duties cover multiple student homes with a nine days on / three days off schedule, progressing to a placed Houseparent role.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Must be a legally married couple 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 while on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

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.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple

Age 27+

No more than 3 children

Smoke-free campus

Alcohol policy

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

High school diploma

Drive certification

Education

Diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students. This two-person role requires a legally married couple, aged 27+, to foster a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

Initial duties cover multiple student homes with a nine days on / three days off schedule, progressing to a placed Houseparent role.