Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, administering medications, driving to activities, leading devotions and Sunday Chapel, and budgeting. Nine days on, three off, then placed in a single home.

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.
• 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.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up 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 with youth

Couples-based role

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vehicle operation/driver certification

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, administering medications, driving to activities, leading devotions and Sunday Chapel, and budgeting. Nine days on, three off, then placed in a single home.