Full-Time Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person $46,917

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents work a nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with progression to a Placed Houseparent role living with the same group of students. Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance are provided.

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.
• 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: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• 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.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth experience

Couple counselor

Religious devotions lead

Safety and welfare

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents work a nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with progression to a Placed Houseparent role living with the same group of students. Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance are provided.