Couples: Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The roles require residing in on-campus student homes and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students.

Duties include daily supervision, managing routines, transporting students to activities, leading devotions and Chapel, budgeting, and reporting. This is a life-changing career with comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for legally married couples.
• 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.
• 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.

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/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Student supervision

Couple housing role

Commitment to service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The roles require residing in on-campus student homes and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students.

Duties include daily supervision, managing routines, transporting students to activities, leading devotions and Chapel, budgeting, and reporting. This is a life-changing career with comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and time off.