Couples: On-Campus Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Lambertville (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person

Benefits package

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students to help them grow academically, emotionally, and socially. This is a two-person role requiring commitment and teamwork.

Initially you’ll manage nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with a transition to a placed home; competitive compensation includes housing and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• 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: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• 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.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to 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.
• Supporting various student homes and transitioning to Placed Houseparent.
• Following nine consecutive days on duty, then three days off.

Skills

Experience with youth

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students to help them grow academically, emotionally, and socially. This is a two-person role requiring commitment and teamwork.

Initially you’ll manage nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with a transition to a placed home; competitive compensation includes housing and comprehensive benefits.