Full-Time Couple Houseparents – On-Campus Student Homes

Confidential; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and supervise 8-13 students. You will provide care, guidance, supervision, and support, creating a structured, family-like environment to foster academic and personal growth.

The role includes leading devotions, coordinating daily routines, and participating in activities with students, with a nine-on/three-off schedule and pathways to a placed houseparent role.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples 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 while on duty.
• Pet limitations: only 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 Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; 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 and engaging in developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Teamwork

Caregiving

Safety-consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and supervise 8-13 students. You will provide care, guidance, supervision, and support, creating a structured, family-like environment to foster academic and personal growth.

The role includes leading devotions, coordinating daily routines, and participating in activities with students, with a nine-on/three-off schedule and pathways to a placed houseparent role.