Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents & Student Home Mentors

Confidential; Meigs (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes to guide 8–13 students. The role emphasizes supervision, mentorship, and daily routines within a structured, family-like environment.

Compensation includes a salary per person of $46,917 plus housing, meals, and benefits; couples work a nine days on, three off schedule before transitioning to a placed houseparent.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and plan developmentally oriented programs.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Couple collaboration

Driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Certified to drive student vans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes to guide 8–13 students. The role emphasizes supervision, mentorship, and daily routines within a structured, family-like environment.

Compensation includes a salary per person of $46,917 plus housing, meals, and benefits; couples work a nine days on, three off schedule before transitioning to a placed houseparent.