Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and supervise 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social growth.

Position starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off; later transition to a placed houseparent living with the same group. Compensation includes housing, meals, and comprehensive benefits.

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.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and engage in developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Couple partnership

Lifting capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and supervise 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social growth.

Position starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off; later transition to a placed houseparent living with the same group. Compensation includes housing, meals, and comprehensive benefits.