Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential

Palm Desert (CA)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 54,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

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 daily supervision, guidance, and support for a group of 8–13 students, helping them grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

The role starts with nine days on duty followed by three days off, with eventual placement in a single student home. Benefits include competitive salary per person, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

Experience working or volunteering with youth.
Couples must be 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.
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Providing daily supervision and mentorship
Managing household routines and student schedules
Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
Overseeing budgeting and household reporting