Couples: On-Campus Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Meals on duty

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 for 8–13 students in each home.

Initially, nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with progression to a placed houseparent role. Salary: $46,917 per person (about $180,000 total per couple with housing, meals on duty, utilities, and more).

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-spouse role with marriage duration of at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure 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.
• Follow a nine-on / three-off duty schedule initially; transition to a placed home when ready.

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 for 8–13 students in each home.

Initially, nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with progression to a placed houseparent role. Salary: $46,917 per person (about $180,000 total per couple with housing, meals on duty, utilities, and more).