Couples: Flexible Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person

Housing included

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a married couple for a full-time Flex Houseparent role on-campus. You will live in a student home and provide care, structure, mentorship, and support to a group of 8–13 students, helping their academic, emotional, and social development.

The position starts with a nine-on/three-off schedule, progresses to a placed houseparent with the same students, and includes housing and meals on duty along with benefits.

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, planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a married couple for a full-time Flex Houseparent role on-campus. You will live in a student home and provide care, structure, mentorship, and support to a group of 8–13 students, helping their academic, emotional, and social development.

The position starts with a nine-on/three-off schedule, progresses to a placed houseparent with the same students, and includes housing and meals on duty along with benefits.