Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Youth

Confidential; Junction (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

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, living in on-campus student homes and caring for a group of 8–13 students. The role emphasizes supervision, mentorship, daily routines, devotions, and activities, with a nine-on/three-off schedule initially, and progression to a placed houseparent living with the same group.

Benefits include competitive salary per person, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, relocation assistance,

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a 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.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian 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 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 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, living in on-campus student homes and caring for a group of 8–13 students. The role emphasizes supervision, mentorship, daily routines, devotions, and activities, with a nine-on/three-off schedule initially, and progression to a placed houseparent living with the same group.

Benefits include competitive salary per person, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, relocation assistance,