Couples: Flexible Houseparent for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Price (UT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917 per person (about $180

Comprehensive benefits: medical, etc.

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

The role starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, then transitions to a placed houseparent living with the same group of students. The position includes salary per person of about $46,917 and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, HSAs, life

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• This is a 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
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS 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, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

The role starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, then transitions to a placed houseparent living with the same group of students. The position includes salary per person of about $46,917 and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, HSAs, life