Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Milton Hershey School; Paxton (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents (a two-person couple) to care for 8–13 students in on-campus homes. The role starts with nine days on, then three off, with transition to a stable home for the same group of students.

Benefits include salary per person of $46,917 with total compensation around $180,000 per couple, plus comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, relocation assistance, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Must be a legally married couple 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.
• Campus must be smoke-free and weapon-free; no alcohol on duty.
• Pets allowed: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff are role models.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and engage in developmental/recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple

Age requirement

Dependent limits

Smoke-free campus

Pet restrictions

Driver's license

Lead devotions

High school diploma

Lift 50 lbs

Integrity & professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents (a two-person couple) to care for 8–13 students in on-campus homes. The role starts with nine days on, then three off, with transition to a stable home for the same group of students.

Benefits include salary per person of $46,917 with total compensation around $180,000 per couple, plus comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, relocation assistance, and paid training.