Couples Flex Houseparents - Live-in Youth Mentor

Confidential; Jonesboro (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks full-time Flex Houseparents (a married couple) to live on campus, mentor around 8–13 students, manage household routines, and support student development. The role includes leading devotions, driving students to activities, and coordinating schedules and budgets.

Both spouses must be legally married for at least two years, be 27 or older, and have a high school diploma or GED. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-year marriage minimum for couple roles.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and able to become certified to drive student home vans.

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 engage in development and recreation with students.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Teamwork

Integrity

Professionalism

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School seeks full-time Flex Houseparents (a married couple) to live on campus, mentor around 8–13 students, manage household routines, and support student development. The role includes leading devotions, driving students to activities, and coordinating schedules and budgets.

Both spouses must be legally married for at least two years, be 27 or older, and have a high school diploma or GED. Relocation assistance is available.