Full-Time Couple Houseparents, On-Campus Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, and supervision for groups of 8–13 students. The role is a two-person, married-couple position with a schedule of nine consecutive days on, followed by three days off.

Initially, couples support various homes and transition to a placed houseparent role living with their group. Benefits include salary, housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth, demonstrated ability to mentor students.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• 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 during 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 Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with youth

Married couple

Age 27+

Limit dependents

Smoke-free campus

Pet restrictions

Driver's license

Devotions leadership

High school diploma

Lift 50 lbs

Integrity/professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, and supervision for groups of 8–13 students. The role is a two-person, married-couple position with a schedule of nine consecutive days on, followed by three days off.

Initially, couples support various homes and transition to a placed houseparent role living with their group. Benefits include salary, housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive coverage.