Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents (Housing Included)

Confidential; Jewett (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person

Housing provided

Relocation assistance

Training provided

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. This unique role places you in on-campus student homes to supervise and support 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing routines, coordinating activities, administering medications, and leading devotions and Sunday Chapel. The position offers on-site housing, meals during duty, generous benefits, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-spouse role, 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 allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading 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; 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

Youth mentorship experience

Couples married 2+ years

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. This unique role places you in on-campus student homes to supervise and support 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing routines, coordinating activities, administering medications, and leading devotions and Sunday Chapel. The position offers on-site housing, meals during duty, generous benefits, and paid training.