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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising a group of about 8–13 students and providing care, guidance, and support to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

Initially, nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off; later transition to a Placed Houseparent living with the same student group.

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

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.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying Sunday Chapel services.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth work

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Couple teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising a group of about 8–13 students and providing care, guidance, and support to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

Initially, nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off; later transition to a Placed Houseparent living with the same student group.