Full-Time Flex Houseparent (Couples) – Youth Mentor

Confidential; Omaha (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Meals provided on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The two-person team will live on campus, supervising 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional, and social development, and managing daily routines.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with progression to a placed houseparent. Benefits include housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples 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.
• Must have a valid U.S. drivers license and be able to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and engaging in developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Couple living arrangement

Age 27+ for both spouses

Valid U.S. driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The two-person team will live on campus, supervising 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional, and social development, and managing daily routines.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with progression to a placed houseparent. Benefits include housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive insurance.