Couples: Live-in Flex Houseparents for Students

Milton Hershey School; Anna (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students.

The role begins with nine days on, followed by three off, transitioning to a consistent home with the same group of students. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring students, managing routines, administering medications, and engaging in development and recreation activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role; both spouses married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet restrictions: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to certify to drive student vans.
• Ability to lead daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and plan development and recreation with them.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Deportment of devotions

Teamwork for two-person role

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students.

The role begins with nine days on, followed by three off, transitioning to a consistent home with the same group of students. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring students, managing routines, administering medications, and engaging in development and recreation activities.