Couples Live-In Houseparents for Youth Development

Confidential; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, supervision, and guidance for a group of about 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social growth in a structured, family-like setting.

The role begins with nine days on duty followed by three days off, with transition to a placed houseparent later on.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth work or volunteering.
• Two-spouse couple must be legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• High school diploma or GED required.

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 engage in developmental/recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth work experience

Married couple

Age 27+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, supervision, and guidance for a group of about 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social growth in a structured, family-like setting.

The role begins with nine days on duty followed by three days off, with transition to a placed houseparent later on.