Couples Houseparents - On-Campus Living & Mentorship

Confidential; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervise 8–13 students, and support their academic, emotional, and social development.

Schedule includes a nine-days-on, three-days-off cycle, with gradual transition to a placed houseparent role. Compensation includes $46,917 per person and extensive benefits, plus relocation and paid training. Both spouses must apply individually.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• 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
• 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 mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Certification to drive student home vans

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervise 8–13 students, and support their academic, emotional, and social development.

Schedule includes a nine-days-on, three-days-off cycle, with gradual transition to a placed houseparent role. Compensation includes $46,917 per person and extensive benefits, plus relocation and paid training. Both spouses must apply individually.