Couples Wanted: Full-Time Flex Houseparents (Live-On)

Confidential; Bryan (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, hires married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and provide daily supervision, mentorship, and care for 8-13 students.

The role involves managing routines, administering medications, coordinating activities, leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel, and budgeting/household reporting, with a nine-on/three-off schedule that transitions to a placed home with the same group of students.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a 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.
• 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.

Skills

Youth experience

Driver's license

Couple teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Van certification

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, hires married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and provide daily supervision, mentorship, and care for 8-13 students.

The role involves managing routines, administering medications, coordinating activities, leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel, and budgeting/household reporting, with a nine-on/three-off schedule that transitions to a placed home with the same group of students.