Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Student Homes (Married Couple)

Confidential; Weir (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $46,917 per person

Free housing

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students. The role emphasizes a structured, family-like environment and student development.

This two-person position requires a married couple with two years of unity, age 27+, and a high school diploma. On-site housing, meals during duty, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• This is a 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

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students. The role emphasizes a structured, family-like environment and student development.

This two-person position requires a married couple with two years of unity, age 27+, and a high school diploma. On-site housing, meals during duty, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training are offered.