Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents (On-Campus)

Milton Hershey School; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care and guidance for 8–13 students, following a nine days on/three days off cycle and transitioning to a placed houseparent role over time.

The position offers a salary of $46,917 per person (about $180,000 total per couple) plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and paid time off.

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 on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• 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.
• 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 developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Experience with youth

Two-person couple role

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Integrity and professionalism

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. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care and guidance for 8–13 students, following a nine days on/three days off cycle and transitioning to a placed houseparent role over time.

The position offers a salary of $46,917 per person (about $180,000 total per couple) plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and paid time off.