Couples Wanted: Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Meals during duty

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on campus. You live in student homes with 8–13 youths, providing care, supervision, and guidance while fostering a family-like environment to support academic and social development.

The role includes nine days on duty, then three off, with transitions to a placed home eventually. Salary is per person ($46,917) with comprehensive benefits and relocation/training support.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and plan developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and attend Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Mentoring youth

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Driver certification

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on campus. You live in student homes with 8–13 youths, providing care, supervision, and guidance while fostering a family-like environment to support academic and social development.

The role includes nine days on duty, then three off, with transitions to a placed home eventually. Salary is per person ($46,917) with comprehensive benefits and relocation/training support.