Flexible On-Campus Houseparents for Youth (Couples)

Confidential; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Utilities included

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising and supporting 8–13 students to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with eventual placement in a fixed student home. Salary is $46,917 per person (approximately $180,000 total per couple when housing and meals are included).

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role, married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Campus is smoke-free and weapon-free; no alcohol on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff are role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising and supporting 8–13 students to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with eventual placement in a fixed student home. Salary is $46,917 per person (approximately $180,000 total per couple when housing and meals are included).