Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Housing included

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks a full-time Flex Houseparent couple to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision and support for a group of 8–13 students. The role begins with a nine-on, three-off schedule and can transition to a placed houseparent with a stable group of students.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, devotions, transportation, budgeting, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a 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 for students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Caregiving experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Certification to drive student vans

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks a full-time Flex Houseparent couple to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision and support for a group of 8–13 students. The role begins with a nine-on, three-off schedule and can transition to a placed houseparent with a stable group of students.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, scheduling, devotions, transportation, budgeting, and reporting.