Full-Time Couple: Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Kemp (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School, located in Hershey, PA, offers a unique Full-time Flex Houseparent role for married couples. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising 8–13 students and supporting their academic, emotional, and social development.

The position follows a nine-on / three-off schedule, with potential transition to a placed houseparent. Benefits include competitive salary per person, comprehensive health benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

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 experience

Mentorship

Supervision

Caregiving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School, located in Hershey, PA, offers a unique Full-time Flex Houseparent role for married couples. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising 8–13 students and supporting their academic, emotional, and social development.

The position follows a nine-on / three-off schedule, with potential transition to a placed houseparent. Benefits include competitive salary per person, comprehensive health benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.