Couples: Full-Time Flexible Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students' development. Flex Houseparents start by supporting various student homes with a nine-day on, three days off schedule, then

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-spouse role must be legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and be able to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and participate in developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.
• Work schedule starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, then transition to a placed houseparent role.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Team collaboration

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. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students' development. Flex Houseparents start by supporting various student homes with a nine-day on, three days off schedule, then