Full-Time On-Campus Houseparent Couple (Student Care)

Confidential; Green (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Housing provided

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes, supervise 8–13 students, and support academic, emotional, and social development.

Initial duties cover nine days on, three off, with eventual placement into a fixed student home. Comes with salary per person around $46,917 plus comprehensive benefits and relocation/training support.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• This is a 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
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes, supervise 8–13 students, and support academic, emotional, and social development.

Initial duties cover nine days on, three off, with eventual placement into a fixed student home. Comes with salary per person around $46,917 plus comprehensive benefits and relocation/training support.