Flex Houseparents (Couple) - Student Mentor & Caregivers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live on-campus in student homes, supervising and guiding 8–13 students to support academic, social, and emotional development.

The role starts with nine days on duty followed by three days off, with opportunities to move into a placed houseparent role over time. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and housing.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-spouse role for legally married couples for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be 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 on duty.
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellbeing.
• Drive students to activities and plan developmental/recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live on-campus in student homes, supervising and guiding 8–13 students to support academic, social, and emotional development.

The role starts with nine days on duty followed by three days off, with opportunities to move into a placed houseparent role over time. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and housing.