Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents—an on-campus, two-person role for married couples to live in student homes and supervise a group of 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional, and social development. The position requires a valid U.S.

driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Registered as a caregiver within a family-like setting, you will lead devotions and weekend chapel activities while maintaining a

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
• 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

Youth experience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license (US)

Driver certification ability

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents—an on-campus, two-person role for married couples to live in student homes and supervise a group of 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional, and social development. The position requires a valid U.S.

driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Registered as a caregiver within a family-like setting, you will lead devotions and weekend chapel activities while maintaining a