Couples Flex Houseparents - Live & Lead Student Homes

Confidential; Mount Morris (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917.00 per person (approx.

Housing, meals on duty, utilities

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, building a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with transition to a Placed Houseparent over time.

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.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while 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.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; 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/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Starting as a Flex Houseparent, then transitioning to a Placed Houseparent with the same student group.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, building a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with transition to a Placed Houseparent over time.