Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and supervise a group of 8–13 students. This two-person role requires a married couple with at least two years together, both 27+, and a valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, activities, and chapels. Compensation includes $46,917 per person, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.

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

Skills

Experience with youth

Couple role commitment

Driving eligibility

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and supervise a group of 8–13 students. This two-person role requires a married couple with at least two years together, both 27+, and a valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, activities, and chapels. Compensation includes $46,917 per person, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.