Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents to live on-campus and supervise a group of 8–13 students, providing care, guidance, and daily structure to support academic, emotional, and social growth.

This two-person couple role includes overseeing routines, devotions, transportation, budgeting, and reporting, with a nine-on, three-off schedule, leading to a placed houseparent assignment with a stable student home.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Ability to work as a married couple for at least two years.
• Must be at least 27 years old per spouse.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and willingness to become certified to drive student vans.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience working or volunteering

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents to live on-campus and supervise a group of 8–13 students, providing care, guidance, and daily structure to support academic, emotional, and social growth.

This two-person couple role includes overseeing routines, devotions, transportation, budgeting, and reporting, with a nine-on, three-off schedule, leading to a placed houseparent assignment with a stable student home.