Live-In Couple: Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

Upon hire, flexibility is required as houseparents initially support various student homes with a nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, and later transition into a Placed Houseparent living with

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple

Driver's license

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. In this unique career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

Upon hire, flexibility is required as houseparents initially support various student homes with a nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, and later transition into a Placed Houseparent living with