Live-In Couple Houseparents (Flex) for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Stapleton (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus homes and care for about 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional and social development.

The role starts with a nine-on, three-off schedule, with progression to a placed houseparent living the same group. Benefits include $46,917 per person, housing, meals on duty, insurance, relocation support and paid time off.

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. drivers 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

Experience working with youth

Couple married for at least two years

Age 27 or older (both spouses)

Commitment to a smoke-free campus

Integrity and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus homes and care for about 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional and social development.

The role starts with a nine-on, three-off schedule, with progression to a placed houseparent living the same group. Benefits include $46,917 per person, housing, meals on duty, insurance, relocation support and paid time off.