Couples Flex Houseparents: Youth Mentorship & Care

Milton Hershey School; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live on campus and care for about 8–13 students in a home setting. Couples work together as a two-person team, providing guidance, supervision, and support to foster academic, emotional, and social growth.

The roles include managing daily routines, facilitating devotions and church activities, coordinating schedules, transporting students as needed, and handling household budgeting.

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 permitted 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.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

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

Skills

Youth mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live on campus and care for about 8–13 students in a home setting. Couples work together as a two-person team, providing guidance, supervision, and support to foster academic, emotional, and social growth.

The roles include managing daily routines, facilitating devotions and church activities, coordinating schedules, transporting students as needed, and handling household budgeting.