Couples Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision and development support for 8–13 students per home.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with potential placement in a single home over time. Benefits include salary per person, comprehensive insurance, relocation assistance, paid training, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Ability to work as a couple in a two-person role.
• Must meet age and marriage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and plan development and recreation.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.
• Initially support multiple homes with a nine-on/three-off schedule.

Skills

Youth experience

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision and development support for 8–13 students per home.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with potential placement in a single home over time. Benefits include salary per person, comprehensive insurance, relocation assistance, paid training, and paid time off.