Full-Time Flex Houseparents (Couple) - Youth Care

Confidential; Chickamauga (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks 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.

This is a structured, family-like environment aimed at fostering academic, emotional, and social development. Flex Houseparents work a nine-on, three-off schedule, with a transition to a placed role living with the same group of students.

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.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Plan and engage in developmental and recreational activities with students.
• Lead daily devotions and Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks 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.

This is a structured, family-like environment aimed at fostering academic, emotional, and social development. Flex Houseparents work a nine-on, three-off schedule, with a transition to a placed role living with the same group of students.