Full-Time Flex Houseparents (Couple) – Student Home Mentor

Milton Hershey School; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person married couple living on campus to supervise and support 8–13 students in a home setting, providing mentorship, daily routines, and devotions.

Initial placement involves nine days on, followed by three days off, with transition to a Placed Houseparent role. Benefits include $46,917 per person, free housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive coverage.

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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.

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 with students
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
• Work schedule starts with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off; later transition to Placed Houseparent with the same group of students

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple requirement

Age 27+

Driver's license

Physical fitness (lift 50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person married couple living on campus to supervise and support 8–13 students in a home setting, providing mentorship, daily routines, and devotions.

Initial placement involves nine days on, followed by three days off, with transition to a Placed Houseparent role. Benefits include $46,917 per person, free housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive coverage.