Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Follett (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus homes and provide care and guidance to 8-13 students. The role includes supervision, household management, and supporting student development.

Responsibilities span daily routines, activities, devotions, and budgeting, with a path to placed Houseparent. A competitive package includes housing and extensive benefits.

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.
• Valid U.S. drivers 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 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, and planning and 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

Two-person couple role eligibility

27+ years old per spouse

Valid U.S. drivers license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Integrity and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus homes and provide care and guidance to 8-13 students. The role includes supervision, household management, and supporting student development.

Responsibilities span daily routines, activities, devotions, and budgeting, with a path to placed Houseparent. A competitive package includes housing and extensive benefits.