Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing daily supervision, mentorship and guidance for 8–13 students.

This unique role includes managing routines, meals, devotions, transportation, budgeting, and reporting. Initial schedule is nine days on, three off, with transition to a steady placement in a single student home; qualified couples will receive comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples must be legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pets limited to fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to be certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (no proselytizing).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; 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, planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple required

Age 27+

Pet policy

Smoke-free campus

Driver's license

Devotions leadership

High school diploma

Lifting ability

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing daily supervision, mentorship and guidance for 8–13 students.

This unique role includes managing routines, meals, devotions, transportation, budgeting, and reporting. Initial schedule is nine days on, three off, with transition to a steady placement in a single student home; qualified couples will receive comprehensive benefits.