Full-Time Couple Houseparents | Flexible Student Homes

Confidential; Hatch (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training provided

Benefits package including health/dent

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students.

The role involves supervising daily routines, coordinating activities, leading devotions, and managing budgets, with a nine-on, three-off schedule and a potential transition to a placed houseparent role.

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
• 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)
• 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

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students.

The role involves supervising daily routines, coordinating activities, leading devotions, and managing budgets, with a nine-on, three-off schedule and a potential transition to a placed houseparent role.