Full-Time Flex Houseparents (Couples) Live-In Role

Milton Hershey School; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living on campus and caring for groups of 8–13 students. Role blends supervision, mentoring, and organized activities to support academic, emotional, and social growth.

Benefits include housing, meals during duty, health coverage, relocation assistance, and paid training. Two-spouse requirement, 27+ years old per spouse, and adherence to campus policies are essential.

Qualifications

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

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 activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initially supporting various student homes on a 9-on / 3-off schedule; later placed in a fixed home.

Skills

Youth experience

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living on campus and caring for groups of 8–13 students. Role blends supervision, mentoring, and organized activities to support academic, emotional, and social growth.

Benefits include housing, meals during duty, health coverage, relocation assistance, and paid training. Two-spouse requirement, 27+ years old per spouse, and adherence to campus policies are essential.