Live-in Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Advance (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 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, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this on-site role, you will reside in student homes with about 8-13 students, provide care, supervision, guidance, and support to help them succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing routines, administering medications, driving to activities, leading devotions and chapel, and budgeting/reporting.

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 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 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.

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 Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver certification

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this on-site role, you will reside in student homes with about 8-13 students, provide care, supervision, guidance, and support to help them succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing routines, administering medications, driving to activities, leading devotions and chapel, and budgeting/reporting.