Live-In Couple: Flex Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + housing

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and support 8-13 students in a family-like environment. Couples will provide care, guidance, supervision and developmental activities as part of a stable, long-term home for youth.

Initially you will support multiple homes on a rotating nine-on/three-off schedule, transitioning to a placed home with a single student group.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples must be 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 of approved breeds 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 (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 and planning engagement in developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Driving

Team collaboration

Child development

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and support 8-13 students in a family-like environment. Couples will provide care, guidance, supervision and developmental activities as part of a stable, long-term home for youth.

Initially you will support multiple homes on a rotating nine-on/three-off schedule, transitioning to a placed home with a single student group.