Live-in Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples for Full-time Flex Houseparents living in on-campus homes. You will supervise and mentor a group of 8–13 students, manage routines, and support their academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role transitions to a placed houseparent over time, with housing and meals on duty. Requirements include two years married, age 27+, high school diploma or GED, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Campus is smoke-free and weapon-free; no alcohol while on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental/recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth work experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Clean driving record

Integrity and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples for Full-time Flex Houseparents living in on-campus homes. You will supervise and mentor a group of 8–13 students, manage routines, and support their academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role transitions to a placed houseparent over time, with housing and meals on duty. Requirements include two years married, age 27+, high school diploma or GED, and ability to lift 50 lbs.