Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Macomb (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary included housing

Medical insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. They reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, routines, driving students to activities, leading devotions, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married 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, 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 mentorship

Couple teamwork

Driving

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. They reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, routines, driving students to activities, leading devotions, and budgeting.