Full-Time Couples Flex Houseparents - On-Campus Student Care

Confidential; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person $46,917 (approx. $93

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and care for groups of 8-13 students. The role includes supervision, routine management, and leading devotions.

The position starts with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule and can transition to a placed houseparent role. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement, relocation assistance, and paid time off.

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 work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and care for groups of 8-13 students. The role includes supervision, routine management, and leading devotions.

The position starts with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule and can transition to a placed houseparent role. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement, relocation assistance, and paid time off.