Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Meals on duty

Utilities included

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, supervision, and support for 8-13 students, fostering a family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social development.

In this two-person role, spouses follow a nine-on, three-off schedule and may transition to a placed houseparent. The position offers competitive pay, on-campus housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive benefits.

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.
• Campus is smoke-free and weapon-free; no alcohol on duty.
• Pets allowed: only fish and one approved dog.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning development and recreation with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, supervision, and support for 8-13 students, fostering a family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social development.

In this two-person role, spouses follow a nine-on, three-off schedule and may transition to a placed houseparent. The position offers competitive pay, on-campus housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive benefits.