Full-Time Flex Houseparents (Couple)

Milton Hershey School; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

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

Initial duties include daily supervision, scheduling, and wellness tasks, with a nine-on, three-off cycle. The role progresses to a placed houseparent living with the same students, offering a rewarding

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.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability 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 planning developmental and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Experience with youth

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Initial duties include daily supervision, scheduling, and wellness tasks, with a nine-on, three-off cycle. The role progresses to a placed houseparent living with the same students, offering a rewarding