Full-Time Couple Houseparents - On-Campus Living

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, mentorship, supervision, and support for about 8-13 students per home.

Initially, couples work nine days on duty followed by three days off, with opportunities to advance to a Placed Houseparent role living with the same group. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement, plus relocation assistance and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-spouse couple, 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 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 Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• 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

Skills

Youth experience

Volunteer experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, mentorship, supervision, and support for about 8-13 students per home.

Initially, couples work nine days on duty followed by three days off, with opportunities to advance to a Placed Houseparent role living with the same group. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement, plus relocation assistance and paid training.