Couples: On-Campus Houseparents for Students

Milton Hershey School; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917 per person (about $180

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role has you living in on-campus student homes with about 8–13 students, providing daily supervision, mentorship, and care to support students' academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include overseeing routines, transporting students, and leading devotions. The position starts with a 9-on/3-off schedule and progresses to a placed houseparent role.

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 permitted while 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initial placement in multiple student homes with a nine-on / three-off schedule, then transition to a placed home with a consistent group of students.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Time management

Driving and transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role has you living in on-campus student homes with about 8–13 students, providing daily supervision, mentorship, and care to support students' academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include overseeing routines, transporting students, and leading devotions. The position starts with a 9-on/3-off schedule and progresses to a placed houseparent role.