Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary listed per person

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings program

Relocation assistance

Paid training

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, supervising a group of 8-13 students and supporting their academic, emotional, and social development.

Initial duties include daily supervision, scheduling, medications, and liaison with activities. The role transitions to a placed houseparent with long-term residence in a student home.

Qualifications

• 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 on duty
• 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

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

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, supervising a group of 8-13 students and supporting their academic, emotional, and social development.

Initial duties include daily supervision, scheduling, medications, and liaison with activities. The role transitions to a placed houseparent with long-term residence in a student home.