Live-In Couple: Full-Time Flex Houseparents

Confidential; High Springs (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Meals while on duty

Utilities included

Career progression to Placed Houseparr

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents for a two-person couple. You will reside on campus and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students in a home environment.

The role includes daily supervision, scheduling, safety, devotions, and community activities, with a schedule of nine days on/three off and a path to a Placed Houseparent position.

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. 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.
• This is a two-person role for couples; nine days on duty followed by three days off, with progression to a Placed Houseparent living situation.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents for a two-person couple. You will reside on campus and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students in a home environment.

The role includes daily supervision, scheduling, safety, devotions, and community activities, with a schedule of nine days on/three off and a path to a Placed Houseparent position.