Couples: Live-In Youth Home Mentor

Milton Hershey School; Vernon (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training & time off

On-campus housing & meals while on dut

Retirement savings options

Job summary

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

Flex Houseparents follow a nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with a transition to a Placed Houseparent role.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples must be legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Clean driving record and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities, planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Couple-based role acceptance

Lift 50 lbs

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Married couple requirement

Job description

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

Flex Houseparents follow a nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with a transition to a Placed Houseparent role.