Full-Time Flex Houseparents (Couples) – On-Campus Care

Confidential; Chowchilla (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917 per person (approx. $|

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing daily supervision, mentorship, and support for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment.

The role includes managing routines, supervising transport, leading devotions, budgeting, and reporting. The path starts with nine days on, three off, then transitioning to a placed houseparent.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a 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.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth engagement

Driver's license

Teamwork in pairs

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver certification

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing daily supervision, mentorship, and support for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment.

The role includes managing routines, supervising transport, leading devotions, budgeting, and reporting. The path starts with nine days on, three off, then transitioning to a placed houseparent.