Live-In Couple: Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live on campus in student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students.

Initially duties cover nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off; later transition to placed Houseparent with same group. Salary is $46,917 per person, with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including free housing, meals on duty, utilities, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 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: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo‑Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and engaging in developmental/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Couple married ≥2 years

Age ≥27

Care of students housing rules

Smoke-free campus

Pet limitations

Driver’s license & vehicle cert

Religious devotions supervision

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Integrity & professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live on campus in student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students.

Initially duties cover nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off; later transition to placed Houseparent with same group. Salary is $46,917 per person, with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including free housing, meals on duty, utilities, and more.