Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Meals on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

The role follows a nine-on, three-off schedule, with a path to a placed houseparent living arrangement. Salary is $46,917 per person with total compensation around $180,000 per couple, including free housing, meals on duty, utilities, and benefits.

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 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

Experience working with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

The role follows a nine-on, three-off schedule, with a path to a placed houseparent living arrangement. Salary is $46,917 per person with total compensation around $180,000 per couple, including free housing, meals on duty, utilities, and benefits.