Full-Time Couple Houseparents — On-Campus Youth Care

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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) invites applications for Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, creating a structured, family-like environment to promote academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role requires a married two-person team, a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, and potential progression to a Placed Houseparent living with the same group of students.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) invites applications for Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, creating a structured, family-like environment to promote academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role requires a married two-person team, a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, and potential progression to a Placed Houseparent living with the same group of students.