Couples Flex Houseparents: Live-In Student Mentors

Confidential; Vandalia (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision for ~8–13 students. The role creates a structured, family-like environment to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

Flexible schedule supports nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. This two-person role requires a legally married couple (both 27+).

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Ability to lead daily devotions and accompany chapel services.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to drive student vans.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning development and recreation.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initially supporting various student homes with a nine-on / three-off schedule.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision for ~8–13 students. The role creates a structured, family-like environment to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

Flexible schedule supports nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. This two-person role requires a legally married couple (both 27+).