Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Saint Augustine Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique, life-changing role, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students.

Flex Houseparents follow a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, then transition to a Placed Houseparent role living with the same students.

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 permitted while on duty.
• 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.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.

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.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique, life-changing role, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students.

Flex Houseparents follow a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, then transition to a Placed Houseparent role living with the same students.