Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents (couples) to reside in on-campus homes, supervising 8-13 students and guiding academic, emotional, and social growth. The role starts with nine days on, then three off, with a path to a placed houseparent position living with the same group of students.

Salary is $46,917 per person annually, plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training. Housing and meals provided during duty enhance total compensation.

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. 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 (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 to a group of students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental and recreational events.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel participation.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents (couples) to reside in on-campus homes, supervising 8-13 students and guiding academic, emotional, and social growth. The role starts with nine days on, then three off, with a path to a placed houseparent position living with the same group of students.

Salary is $46,917 per person annually, plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training. Housing and meals provided during duty enhance total compensation.