Couples Houseparents: On-Campus Student Home Mentors

Confidential; Farr West (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Utilities included

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring Full-time Flex Houseparents. This is a two-person role for legally married couples who will reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision and support for a group of 8–13 students to foster their academic, emotional and social growth.

The schedule starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, and advancement to a placed houseparent.

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.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• 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 and planning development and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring Full-time Flex Houseparents. This is a two-person role for legally married couples who will reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision and support for a group of 8–13 students to foster their academic, emotional and social growth.

The schedule starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, and advancement to a placed houseparent.