Full-Time Flex Houseparent Couple: Youth Development

Milton Hershey School; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision and support for groups of 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social development.

The role includes daily supervision, managing schedules, administering medications, transporting and engaging students in activities, leading devotions and chapel,

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
• 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

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision and support for groups of 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social development.

The role includes daily supervision, managing schedules, administering medications, transporting and engaging students in activities, leading devotions and chapel,