Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Sterling (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Meals while on duty

Comprehensive health benefits (medical

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School, located in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus homes and mentor about 8-13 students, following a 9-days-on/3-days-off schedule that transitions to a placed houseparent role.

The position includes a salary of $46,917 per person (approximately $180,000 per couple) plus 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 Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS 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, planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth mentorship

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Driver license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School, located in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus homes and mentor about 8-13 students, following a 9-days-on/3-days-off schedule that transitions to a placed houseparent role.

The position includes a salary of $46,917 per person (approximately $180,000 per couple) plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.