Couples Flex Houseparents: On-Campus Youth Mentors

Milton Hershey School; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, and supervision for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment.

Initially, pairs support various student homes with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, then transition to a placed houseparent role. The package includes salary per person, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couple must be 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and attending Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to a group of 8–13 students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and participate in development and recreational events.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Married couple 2+ years

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Driver certification for student vans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, and supervision for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment.

Initially, pairs support various student homes with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, then transition to a placed houseparent role. The package includes salary per person, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.