Couples Flex Houseparents: Shape Youth Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring full-time married couples to serve as Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and guiding a group of about 8–13 students. The role emphasizes daily supervision, mentorship, and shaping a family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

Initial duties include nine days on, three off, with progression toward a placed houseparent role.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person, married couple role for campus housing.
• Must be age 27 or older per spouse; valid U.S. driver’s license.

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 Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Experience working with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring full-time married couples to serve as Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and guiding a group of about 8–13 students. The role emphasizes daily supervision, mentorship, and shaping a family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

Initial duties include nine days on, three off, with progression toward a placed houseparent role.