Live-In Couple: Flex Houseparent for Students

Milton Hershey School; Carolina (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks full-time Flex Houseparents, a married couple who will reside in on-campus student homes and care for 8–13 students. The role emphasizes mentorship, supervision, and fostering academic, emotional, and social growth within a family-like setting.

The position starts with nine days on, three days off, transitioning to a placed houseparent in the same student home.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and plan development and recreation.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth work experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks full-time Flex Houseparents, a married couple who will reside in on-campus student homes and care for 8–13 students. The role emphasizes mentorship, supervision, and fostering academic, emotional, and social growth within a family-like setting.

The position starts with nine days on, three days off, transitioning to a placed houseparent in the same student home.