Couples Houseparents - Full-Time Youth Development & Care

Confidential; Beverly (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dent,

Relocation assistance

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 on campus in student homes and provide daily supervision, mentorship, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students, helping them grow academically, emotionally, and socially through guided activities.

The role begins with a nine-day on-duty cycle followed by three days off, with progression to a placed houseparent living and working with the same group.

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).
• 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, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Household management

Driver's license

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 on campus in student homes and provide daily supervision, mentorship, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students, helping them grow academically, emotionally, and socially through guided activities.

The role begins with a nine-day on-duty cycle followed by three days off, with progression to a placed houseparent living and working with the same group.