Flex Live-In Youth Development Houseparents (Couple)

Confidential; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking two-person Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students. Couples work as a team and begin with a nine-day-on, three-day-off cycle.

The role emphasizes daily supervision, mentorship, supervision of routines, and involvement in spiritual activities. Housing, comprehensive benefits, and relocation/training support are included.

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
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking two-person Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students. Couples work as a team and begin with a nine-day-on, three-day-off cycle.

The role emphasizes daily supervision, mentorship, supervision of routines, and involvement in spiritual activities. Housing, comprehensive benefits, and relocation/training support are included.