Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Youth (Married Couple)

Confidential; Byers (TX); 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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA is hiring Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment to help students succeed.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, for activities, administering medications, leading devotions and Sunday Chapel, budgeting, and reporting.

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 for students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental/recreational activities with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initial nine days on duty followed by three days off; later transition to placed houseparent living with same group.

Skills

Youth experience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA is hiring Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment to help students succeed.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, for activities, administering medications, leading devotions and Sunday Chapel, budgeting, and reporting.