Couples: On-Campus Flex Houseparents for Students

Confidential; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Full-time Flex Houseparent couple to reside in on-campus student homes and supervise a group of 8–13 students. You will provide care, guidance, and daily mentorship, with duties including routines, transportation, and activities, while fostering a structured, family-like environment.

The position requires a married couple (two-year minimum) with a valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a two-person role for couples 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.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

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 and recreational events.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Team-oriented couple

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Ability to drive student vans

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Full-time Flex Houseparent couple to reside in on-campus student homes and supervise a group of 8–13 students. You will provide care, guidance, and daily mentorship, with duties including routines, transportation, and activities, while fostering a structured, family-like environment.

The position requires a married couple (two-year minimum) with a valid U.S.