Couples: Full‑Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Free housing and meals on duty

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 care for about 8-13 students, providing guidance and supervision in a family-like setting to support academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with nine days on, three off, then transitions to a placed houseparent living with the same group. Compensation includes $46,917 per person, plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid

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 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 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 and planning developmental and recreational activities.
• 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 care for about 8-13 students, providing guidance and supervision in a family-like setting to support academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with nine days on, three off, then transitions to a placed houseparent living with the same group. Compensation includes $46,917 per person, plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid