Couples Flex Houseparents: Live-On Campus Youth Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Life insurance

Disability options

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and supervising a group of 8–13 students. The role fosters a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

The two-person team will follow a nine-on, three-off schedule, transition to a placed houseparent, and receive housing, meals, benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.

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 on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver''s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff are role models.

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 accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Experience with youth

Couples married 2+ years

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and supervising a group of 8–13 students. The role fosters a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

The two-person team will follow a nine-on, three-off schedule, transition to a placed houseparent, and receive housing, meals, benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.