Live-In Couple Houseparent (Flex) - Mentor Students, Earn Housing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for a group of 8–13 students. Couples work together in a two-person role, providing supervision, guidance, and support to help students succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.

Houseparents follow a nine-on, three-off duty schedule, with transition to a placed houseparent role over time. Benefits include housing, meals, and comprehensive insurance options.

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 on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to be certified to drive student home vans.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for a group of 8–13 students. Couples work together in a two-person role, providing supervision, guidance, and support to help students succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.

Houseparents follow a nine-on, three-off duty schedule, with transition to a placed houseparent role over time. Benefits include housing, meals, and comprehensive insurance options.