Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Benld (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. You will reside in on-campus homes, supervise 8–13 students, and help create a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

The nine-on, three-off schedule leads to a Placed Houseparent role. Benefits include health/dental/vision, retirement plans, relocation assistance, paid training, and paid time off.

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 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
• 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

Two-person couple role

Driver's license

Lead devotions

Integrity and professionalism

Smoke-free campus

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Pro-social role modeling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. You will reside in on-campus homes, supervise 8–13 students, and help create a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

The nine-on, three-off schedule leads to a Placed Houseparent role. Benefits include health/dental/vision, retirement plans, relocation assistance, paid training, and paid time off.