Flex Houseparent (Couples) – Mentor to 8–13 Students

Confidential; Goodland (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Utilities provided

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person couple residing on campus to mentor and supervise 8–13 students. Responsibilities include daily routines, devotions, and coordinating activities, with initial nine days on, three off, then progression to a placed home.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Comprehensive benefits and housing are provided.

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.
• 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 for a group of students.
• 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.
• Starting as a Flex Houseparent with a nine-on, three-off schedule, then transitioning to a Placed Houseparent role.

Skills

Youth experience

Couple collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person couple residing on campus to mentor and supervise 8–13 students. Responsibilities include daily routines, devotions, and coordinating activities, with initial nine days on, three off, then progression to a placed home.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Comprehensive benefits and housing are provided.