Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Youth Homes

Confidential; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks two-person Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for groups of 8–13 students.

The role begins with a nine days on duty, followed by three days off, then transitions to a placed houseparent living with the same group of students. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, relocation assistance, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married 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 while 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.
• Ability to lead students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; 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

Couple collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks two-person Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for groups of 8–13 students.

The role begins with a nine days on duty, followed by three days off, then transitions to a placed houseparent living with the same group of students. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, relocation assistance, and paid training.