Couples Wanted: Full-Time Flex Houseparents, On-Campus

Confidential; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for a group of 8–13 students. You and your spouse will provide supervision, mentorship, and structured, family-like routines, supporting academic, emotional, and social growth.

Two-person role requires a married couple; duties include scheduling, worship activities, budgeting, and transportation to activities. Housing, meals, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• 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: only fish and one approved dog.
• High school diploma or GED required.

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 events.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Married couple

Age 27+ for both spouses

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for a group of 8–13 students. You and your spouse will provide supervision, mentorship, and structured, family-like routines, supporting academic, emotional, and social growth.

Two-person role requires a married couple; duties include scheduling, worship activities, budgeting, and transportation to activities. Housing, meals, and comprehensive benefits are provided.