Couples: Full-Time Flex Houseparents - Student Home Mentors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living on campus in student homes and guiding groups of 8–13 students. This role emphasizes daily supervision, mentorship, and a family‑like environment.

Responsibilities include managing routines, devotions, and outings, with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, and a potential transition to a placed houseparent role. Benefits offered next.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples must be 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.

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

Youth experience

Couple married 2+ years

Driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

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, living on campus in student homes and guiding groups of 8–13 students. This role emphasizes daily supervision, mentorship, and a family‑like environment.

Responsibilities include managing routines, devotions, and outings, with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, and a potential transition to a placed houseparent role. Benefits offered next.