Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Youth Homes

Confidential; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, provide care and guidance for 8‑13 students, and help foster a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, medications, transportation, and leading devotions, with progression to a placed houseparent role after the initial nine-on/three-off schedule.

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.
• 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, and planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Mentorship

Youth development

Supervision

Counseling and guidance

First aid/wellness awareness

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, provide care and guidance for 8‑13 students, and help foster a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, medications, transportation, and leading devotions, with progression to a placed houseparent role after the initial nine-on/three-off schedule.