Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Farmer City (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus homes and guiding 8–13 students. You will supervise daily routines, mentor youth, oversee budgeting, transport, and engage in activities, with a nine-on, three-off schedule and potential progression to a placed Houseparent.

Salary is $46,917 per person, plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and other perks designed to support students and families

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.
• 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 with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus homes and guiding 8–13 students. You will supervise daily routines, mentor youth, oversee budgeting, transport, and engage in activities, with a nine-on, three-off schedule and potential progression to a placed Houseparent.

Salary is $46,917 per person, plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, paid training, and other perks designed to support students and families