Couples: On-Campus Houseparents for Youth Development

Confidential; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique role, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students.

The position offers a structured, family-like environment to foster academic, emotional, and social development. Typical schedule is nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with transition to a Placed Houseparent role.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Two-spouse couple role, 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
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique role, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students.

The position offers a structured, family-like environment to foster academic, emotional, and social development. Typical schedule is nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with transition to a Placed Houseparent role.