Full-Time Couple Houseparents, Student Homes

Confidential; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance & training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising a group of 8-13 students, with a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. The role leads to a Placed Houseparent in the same student home.

Salary is $46,917 per person (about $180,000 per couple) plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role; married at least two years.
• Both spouses age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet restrictions: fish and one dog of approved breeds only.
• U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Ability to lead daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (no proselytizing).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and support student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and plan engaging developmental/recreational time.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Team player

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising a group of 8-13 students, with a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. The role leads to a Placed Houseparent in the same student home.

Salary is $46,917 per person (about $180,000 per couple) plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and time off.