Live-In Couple: Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Morrison (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 94,000; 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 is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care for a group of 8–13 students. The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, then transitions into a placed houseparent serving the same students in their own home.

Salary is $46,917 per person with about $180,000 total per couple including housing and meals; benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSAs, life and

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the home.
• Must commit to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limits: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to get certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff are role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initial nine days on duty, then a three-day off schedule; transition to a placed houseparent.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care for a group of 8–13 students. The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, then transitions into a placed houseparent serving the same students in their own home.

Salary is $46,917 per person with about $180,000 total per couple including housing and meals; benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSAs, life and