Full-Time Live-In Couple: Houseparents for Students

Confidential; Carnesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Utilities included

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in on-campus student homes. You will provide care, supervision, and guidance for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include supervision, routines, medications, transportation, devotions, and budgeting. Couples work a nine-on/three-off schedule and may transition to a placed home role with

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Couple required

Age 27+

Lift 50 lbs

Integrity & professionalism

Driver's license

Driver certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in on-campus student homes. You will provide care, supervision, and guidance for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include supervision, routines, medications, transportation, devotions, and budgeting. Couples work a nine-on/three-off schedule and may transition to a placed home role with