Couples: Flex Houseparents for Youth Development

Confidential; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. A married couple will reside in on-campus homes, supervising 8-13 students and guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, medications, transportation, and activities. The role progresses from a placed houseparent to stable home-wide assignments with a strong emphasis on mentorship.

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.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Valid U.S. driver\'s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning/developing developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Two-person role

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. A married couple will reside in on-campus homes, supervising 8-13 students and guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, medications, transportation, and activities. The role progresses from a placed houseparent to stable home-wide assignments with a strong emphasis on mentorship.