Live-In Couple: Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Orange Park (FL); Hybrid; 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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA seeks a Full-time Flex Houseparent couple to provide care, guidance, supervision and support for a group of 8-13 students in on-campus homes. The schedule starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with a path to a placed houseparent role living with the same students.

The role emphasizes mentorship, daily routines, devotional activities, budgeting oversight, and ensuring student wellness.

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 allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism while serving 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 and planning developmental and recreational events.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA seeks a Full-time Flex Houseparent couple to provide care, guidance, supervision and support for a group of 8-13 students in on-campus homes. The schedule starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with a path to a placed houseparent role living with the same students.

The role emphasizes mentorship, daily routines, devotional activities, budgeting oversight, and ensuring student wellness.