Couples: Live-In Youth Home Parents

Milton Hershey School; Barwick (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in Hershey, PA. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, guide a group of 8–13 students, and help with academic, emotional, and social development.

Initial duties cover multiple homes with a nine-days-on, three-days-off cycle. Transition to a placed home occurs later, with same group of students. Competitive compensation includes housing, meals, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Campus is smoke-free and weapon-free; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth work

Driver's license

Team parenting

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in Hershey, PA. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, guide a group of 8–13 students, and help with academic, emotional, and social development.

Initial duties cover multiple homes with a nine-days-on, three-days-off cycle. Transition to a placed home occurs later, with same group of students. Competitive compensation includes housing, meals, and benefits.