Full-Time Flex Houseparents — Married Couple

Confidential; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for 8-13 students. The role starts with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with a pathway to a placed houseparent position.

Salary is $46,917 per person plus comprehensive benefits, free housing, meals during duty, and retirement options. Relocation assistance and paid training are provided, with time off at designated times.

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 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 Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Couple teamwork

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Integrity & professionalism

Chapel leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for 8-13 students. The role starts with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with a pathway to a placed houseparent position.

Salary is $46,917 per person plus comprehensive benefits, free housing, meals during duty, and retirement options. Relocation assistance and paid training are provided, with time off at designated times.