Full-Time Flex Houseparents: Mentor & Host Student Homes

Confidential; West Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, vision

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples 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 mentorship, managing routines, medications, transportation to activities, and leading devotions and Chapel; the role

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 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.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

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 experience

Married couple (2+ years)

Age 27+

Valid driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

No more than 3 dependents

Chapel involvement

High school diploma or GED

No alcohol on duty

Smoke-free campus

Two-person role

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples 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 mentorship, managing routines, medications, transportation to activities, and leading devotions and Chapel; the role