Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incl. housing

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on campus in Hershey, PA. The role provides daily supervision, guidance, and support for groups of 8–13 students within a family-like home setting.

Initial duties cover nine days on, three days off, with a transition to a placed houseparent role living with the same group of students. Salary per person is $46,917 with comprehensive benefits and housing included.

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.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• High school diploma or GED required.

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 Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on campus in Hershey, PA. The role provides daily supervision, guidance, and support for groups of 8–13 students within a family-like home setting.

Initial duties cover nine days on, three days off, with a transition to a placed houseparent role living with the same group of students. Salary per person is $46,917 with comprehensive benefits and housing included.