Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Bellville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

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 and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents handle daily supervision, routines, medications, activities, devotions, and budgeting. They work on a nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, and may transition to a placed Houseparent living with the

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 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 Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning/developing activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel participation.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth work

Couple collaboration

Reliability

Driver's license

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 and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents handle daily supervision, routines, medications, activities, devotions, and budgeting. They work on a nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, and may transition to a placed Houseparent living with the