Live-In Couple: Flex Houseparents for Students

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside on campus and care for a group of 8-13 students. This two-person role requires married couples and offers a career that blends supervision, mentorship, scheduling, and student development within a structured, family-like home environment.

Responsibilities include supervising daily routines, coordinating activities, administering medications, leading devotions, and contributing to budgeting and reporting.

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 experience

Married couple (2+ years)

Age 27+

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Integrity and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside on campus and care for a group of 8-13 students. This two-person role requires married couples and offers a career that blends supervision, mentorship, scheduling, and student development within a structured, family-like home environment.

Responsibilities include supervising daily routines, coordinating activities, administering medications, leading devotions, and contributing to budgeting and reporting.