Flex Houseparents for Youth Home (Couples)

Milton Hershey School; Ironton (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Utilities

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students. The two-person team will establish a family-like environment to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, wellness, transportation, devotions, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married 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.
• 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 dog of approved breeds allowed.

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
• Flex Houseparents work nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off.
• On weekdays, unscheduled time while students are in school; potential transition to Placed Houseparent living with the same group of students.

Skills

Youth engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students. The two-person team will establish a family-like environment to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, wellness, transportation, devotions, and budgeting.