Live-In Campus Houseparents: Mentors for Students

Confidential; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus homes with 8-13 students, providing care, guidance, supervision and support to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with nine days on, three off, and progresses to a Placed Houseparent role, living with the same group of students. Duties include supervision, routines, medication administration, transportation, devotions, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• 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 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.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.

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

Experience working with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus homes with 8-13 students, providing care, guidance, supervision and support to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with nine days on, three off, and progresses to a Placed Houseparent role, living with the same group of students. Duties include supervision, routines, medication administration, transportation, devotions, and budgeting.