Couples Flex Houseparents: Live-In Youth Development

Confidential; La Puente (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents start with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule and may transition to a placed role with the same group. Responsibilities include daily supervision, mentoring, managing routines, budgeting, administering medications,

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Two-person role for couples married for at least two years
• Both spouses aged 27 or older
• No more than three dependent children in the home
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models for students

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 developmental/recreational activities
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents start with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule and may transition to a placed role with the same group. Responsibilities include daily supervision, mentoring, managing routines, budgeting, administering medications,