Full-Time Couple Houseparents - On-Campus Student Homes

Confidential; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Health benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role lives on campus in student homes, guiding a group of 8–13 students with daily routines, devotions, and activities to support academic, emotional, and social growth.

The position offers housing, meals on duty, benefits, and paid training. Couples must be married 2+ years, both 27+, with a high school diploma or GED, and possess a valid US driver license.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a 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).
• 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

Couple teamwork

Adult age requirement

Housing policy awareness

Substance-free campus

Pet policy

Driver license

Religious activities facilitation

Professionalism

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver training

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role lives on campus in student homes, guiding a group of 8–13 students with daily routines, devotions, and activities to support academic, emotional, and social growth.

The position offers housing, meals on duty, benefits, and paid training. Couples must be married 2+ years, both 27+, with a high school diploma or GED, and possess a valid US driver license.