Live-In Couple: Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Rhome (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes and provide supervision for 8-13 students, including daily routines, activities, and devotions.

The role begins with nine days on, followed by three off, with growth into a placed houseparent position. Compensation includes salary per person and comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.

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 permitted while on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• Valid U.S. driverers license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve 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, planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• 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 full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes and provide supervision for 8-13 students, including daily routines, activities, and devotions.

The role begins with nine days on, followed by three off, with growth into a placed houseparent position. Compensation includes salary per person and comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.