Flex Houseparent for Student Homes — Couple Role

Confidential; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and housing

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. This two-person couple role entails living in on-campus student homes, supervising 8-13 students, managing routines, and supporting wellness and devotions.

Couples must be married at least two years, both 27+, with a high school diploma or GED. Duties include driving, budgeting, and reporting, with paid training and relocation support as noted.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• 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. drivers 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
• Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off

Skills

Youth work

Mentorship

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. This two-person couple role entails living in on-campus student homes, supervising 8-13 students, managing routines, and supporting wellness and devotions.

Couples must be married at least two years, both 27+, with a high school diploma or GED. Duties include driving, budgeting, and reporting, with paid training and relocation support as noted.