Live-in Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Ione (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Utilities included

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus homes and supervise a group of 8–13 students. The role begins with 9 consecutive days on duty, then 3 days off, with opportunities to move into a Placed Houseparent position with a dedicated student home.

Salary is $46,917 per person, with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including free housing and meals on duty, plus comprehensive benefits and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-year married for both spouses.
• 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 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.
• 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

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus homes and supervise a group of 8–13 students. The role begins with 9 consecutive days on duty, then 3 days off, with opportunities to move into a Placed Houseparent position with a dedicated student home.

Salary is $46,917 per person, with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including free housing and meals on duty, plus comprehensive benefits and relocation support.