Couples: Flex Houseparents & Live-In Student Mentors

Confidential; Bogata (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus homes to supervise and guide 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social growth in a structured, family-like setting.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, medications, activities, devotions, Chapel, and budgeting. The nine-on / three-off schedule leads to a placed role with ongoing student housing.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples 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 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 and planning developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus homes to supervise and guide 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social growth in a structured, family-like setting.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, medications, activities, devotions, Chapel, and budgeting. The nine-on / three-off schedule leads to a placed role with ongoing student housing.