Full-Time Flex Houseparent (Couples) – Student Home Mentor

Milton Hershey School; Carthage (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The roles involve living in on-campus student homes with 8–13 students, providing supervision, care, and guidance to foster academic and personal development.

Couples follow a nine-on, three-off schedule and transition to a placed home role over time. Salary is $46,917 per person, with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including free housing, meals, utilities, and more; comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-year married couple minimum.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and engaging in developmental/recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and attend Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The roles involve living in on-campus student homes with 8–13 students, providing supervision, care, and guidance to foster academic and personal development.

Couples follow a nine-on, three-off schedule and transition to a placed home role over time. Salary is $46,917 per person, with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including free housing, meals, utilities, and more; comprehensive