Couples: Full-Time Residential Youth Caregivers

Confidential; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

The role starts with a nine-day on duty schedule, then three days off, and transitions into a Placed Houseparent living with the same students. The position includes salary per person, free housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive benefits, with relocation assistance and

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a 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 permitted while 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 accompanying them to 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 for a group of 8-13 students in on-campus homes.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Driving students to activities and planning/recreating developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel participation.

Skills

Youth experience

Couple teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

The role starts with a nine-day on duty schedule, then three days off, and transitions into a Placed Houseparent living with the same students. The position includes salary per person, free housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive benefits, with relocation assistance and