Live-In Couple Houseparent for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Winchester (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks dedicated Flex Houseparents to provide daily supervision, mentorship, and family-style care for students. This two-person role requires legally married couples, age 27+, with a strong commitment to youth development and a smoke-free campus.

Responsibilities include managing household routines, coordinating activities, devotions, and transportation while ensuring student wellness. Benefits include housing, meals on duty, and relocation support.

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.
• Valid U.S. driver\'s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning development and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Starting as Flex Houseparents with a nine-on, three-off schedule, then transitioning to a Placed Houseparent living with the same group of students.

Skills

Experience with youth

Two-person couple role

Married at least two years

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Smoke-free campus commitment

Pet limitations awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks dedicated Flex Houseparents to provide daily supervision, mentorship, and family-style care for students. This two-person role requires legally married couples, age 27+, with a strong commitment to youth development and a smoke-free campus.

Responsibilities include managing household routines, coordinating activities, devotions, and transportation while ensuring student wellness. Benefits include housing, meals on duty, and relocation support.