Full-Time Flex Houseparents (Couples) for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. They reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

The role includes daily supervision, routines, medication administration, transportation to activities, devotions, chapel, and budgeting. The schedule is nine days on, three off, with transition to a placed houseparent.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role; married at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to drive student vans.
• Commitment to Judeo-Christian chapel services.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth work

Couple partnership

Driving

Devotions leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

U.S. driver’s license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. They reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

The role includes daily supervision, routines, medication administration, transportation to activities, devotions, chapel, and budgeting. The schedule is nine days on, three off, with transition to a placed houseparent.