Flex Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a full-time Flex Houseparent couple to live on campus and guide a group of 8–13 students. You will provide care, supervision, and mentorship, manage routines, and support student wellness while modeling integrity and responsibility.

Couples will work a nine-on, three-off schedule, with eventual placement into a stable student home. The role includes driving, devotions, chapel participation, budgeting oversight, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-year married couple required.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Campus is smoke-free and weapon-free; no alcohol while on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (no proselytizing).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff as role models.

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 activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Household management

Driving responsibilities

Devotions leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a full-time Flex Houseparent couple to live on campus and guide a group of 8–13 students. You will provide care, supervision, and mentorship, manage routines, and support student wellness while modeling integrity and responsibility.

Couples will work a nine-on, three-off schedule, with eventual placement into a stable student home. The role includes driving, devotions, chapel participation, budgeting oversight, and comprehensive benefits.