Couples Live-In Houseparents: Shape Students' Growth

Confidential; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Utilities included

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents begin with a nine-day-on, three-day-off schedule before transitioning into a Placed Houseparent role with the same students. The compensation includes per-person salary, free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more, with

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth is required.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• CPR/First Aid may be required or accommodated.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Plan and participate in developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.
• Maintain a nine-on, three-off schedule initially, then move to a placed home with the same students.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents begin with a nine-day-on, three-day-off schedule before transitioning into a Placed Houseparent role with the same students. The compensation includes per-person salary, free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more, with