Couples: Live-In Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Lexington (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks two full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and guide 8–13 students daily. This two-person role requires a married couple and includes supervision, mentorship, scheduling, medication administration, and transportation to activities.

The nine-days-on, three-days-off cycle begins after hire, with paid training, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package for both spouses, including health/dental/vision and retirement

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-spouse role for couples married 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 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 and planning/developing developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks two full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and guide 8–13 students daily. This two-person role requires a married couple and includes supervision, mentorship, scheduling, medication administration, and transportation to activities.

The nine-days-on, three-days-off cycle begins after hire, with paid training, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package for both spouses, including health/dental/vision and retirement