Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Fayette (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and housing included

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents—married couples who will live on campus and care for a group of 8–13 students. You will supervise, mentor, and support students’ academic, emotional, and social development in a family-like home environment.

The role involves daily devotions, planning activities, budgeting, and health oversight. Relocation assistance, paid training, and comprehensive benefits accompany a unique, rewarding career path.

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.
• 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.
• Pet limitations: 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 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, 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 for couples

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents—married couples who will live on campus and care for a group of 8–13 students. You will supervise, mentor, and support students’ academic, emotional, and social development in a family-like home environment.

The role involves daily devotions, planning activities, budgeting, and health oversight. Relocation assistance, paid training, and comprehensive benefits accompany a unique, rewarding career path.