Couples Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Woodbine (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

The role starts with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with opportunities to transition to a placed houseparent. Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, medication administration, and leading devotions.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role, married at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to drive student vans.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limits: fish and one approved dog.
• Desire to lead devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (no proselytizing).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with youth

Two-person role

Driver's license

Commitment to safety

Integrity and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

The role starts with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with opportunities to transition to a placed houseparent. Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, medication administration, and leading devotions.