Full-time Live-in Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person

Total compensation per couple

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples 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 living in the home.

Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Two-year minimum commitment for married couples
• Both spouses age 27 or older
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs and drive student vans
• No alcohol, weapons on campus; smoke-free campus
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive vans
• High school diploma or GED required

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 plan developmental/recreational activities
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Experience with youth

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples 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 living in the home.

Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.