Full-Time Flex Houseparent for Student Homes

Confidential; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Free housing and meals on duty

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Initially, Flex Houseparents support various student homes on a nine-on, three-off schedule, with potential progression to a Placed Houseparent living and working with the same students.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years
• Both spouses aged 27+
• No more than three dependent children in home
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty
• Pet limits: fish and one dog of approved breeds
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student vans
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental/recreational events
• 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 hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Initially, Flex Houseparents support various student homes on a nine-on, three-off schedule, with potential progression to a Placed Houseparent living and working with the same students.