Live-In Couple: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Youth

Confidential; Clinton (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Utilities included

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision for a group of approximately 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with a nine-on, three-off schedule, with potential transition to a Placed Houseparent role.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married 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 for students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Couple married 2+ yrs

Age 27+

No more than 3 dependents in home

Smoke-free campus

Drug/alcohol policy

Driver's license

Lead devotions

High school diploma or GED

Lift 50 lbs

Integrity and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision for a group of approximately 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with a nine-on, three-off schedule, with potential transition to a Placed Houseparent role.