Full-Time Flex Houseparent Couple for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Murray (ID); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, vision

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is actively seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents—two-person couples who will reside on campus and care for a group of 8–13 students. The role includes daily supervision, mentorship, and managing household routines to foster academic and social development in a structured, family-like environment.

The position begins with a nine-day on / three-day off cycle and leads to a placed houseparent role with the same student home.

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.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initially supporting various student homes with a nine days on / three days off schedule.
• Transitioning to a placed houseparent position with the same student group.

Skills

Youth work

Couple collaboration

Driver license

Lift 50 lbs

Background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is actively seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents—two-person couples who will reside on campus and care for a group of 8–13 students. The role includes daily supervision, mentorship, and managing household routines to foster academic and social development in a structured, family-like environment.

The position begins with a nine-day on / three-day off cycle and leads to a placed houseparent role with the same student home.