Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Byers (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and mentor a group of 8–13 students. The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with a later transition to a Placed Houseparent living arrangement.

Salary is $46,917.00 per person per year, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, retirement

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 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 for students.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental and recreational activities with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Mentorship

Safety & wellness awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and mentor a group of 8–13 students. The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with a later transition to a Placed Houseparent living arrangement.

Salary is $46,917.00 per person per year, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, retirement