Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917 per person

Free housing

Meals provided while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live on campus in student homes, providing care, mentorship, supervision, and coordination for 8–13 students.

Initial duties cover nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with later transition to a placed houseparent role. Benefits include salary per person, free housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role; married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 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 on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• 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 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, 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

Couple roles

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live on campus in student homes, providing care, mentorship, supervision, and coordination for 8–13 students.

Initial duties cover nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with later transition to a placed houseparent role. Benefits include salary per person, free housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive coverage.