Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to provide care, mentorship, and supervision for a group of 8–13 students within on-campus homes.

Two-person teams live in a student home, follow a nine-on/three-off cycle, and transition to placed roles while ensuring safety, wellness, and spiritual development. Requires high school diploma or GED and a US driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples 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.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and 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, 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

Experience with youth

Mentorship

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to provide care, mentorship, and supervision for a group of 8–13 students within on-campus homes.

Two-person teams live in a student home, follow a nine-on/three-off cycle, and transition to placed roles while ensuring safety, wellness, and spiritual development. Requires high school diploma or GED and a US driver’s license.