Couples Live-In Youth Development Houseparents

Milton Hershey School; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Health benefits and insurance

Relocation assistance and training

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 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students' academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth work or volunteering in youth settings.
• Two-person couple role; both spouses age 27+ and married at least two years.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and obtain driver certification for student vans.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines, schedules, and activities in student homes.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and engage in developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship experience

Driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

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 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students' academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.