Full-Time Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Scipio (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to serve as Full‑time Flex Houseparents on campus in Hershey, PA. You will supervise 8–13 students, manage routines, and ensure wellness while living in student homes.

The role starts with a nine-on, three-off schedule, followed by a transition to a Placed Houseparent. Benefits include housing, meals on duty, insurance, retirement options, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two‑spouse role for married couples.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.

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.
• Flex Houseparents transition into a Placed Houseparent role living with the same group of students.

Skills

Youth development

Mentoring

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to serve as Full‑time Flex Houseparents on campus in Hershey, PA. You will supervise 8–13 students, manage routines, and ensure wellness while living in student homes.

The role starts with a nine-on, three-off schedule, followed by a transition to a Placed Houseparent. Benefits include housing, meals on duty, insurance, retirement options, and paid training.