Live-In Couple: Flex Houseparents for Students

Confidential; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. They live in on-campus student homes, provide daily supervision, mentorship, and guidance to a group of 8–13 students, creating a structured, family-like environment.

The role begins with nine days on duty followed by three off, with potential transition to a Placed Houseparent living and working with the same group. Comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training are included.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• This is a 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. 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 (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, as well as 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 supervision

Mentorship

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Fleet driving certification

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. They live in on-campus student homes, provide daily supervision, mentorship, and guidance to a group of 8–13 students, creating a structured, family-like environment.

The role begins with nine days on duty followed by three off, with potential transition to a Placed Houseparent living and working with the same group. Comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training are included.