Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Iredell (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, helping them develop academically, emotionally, and socially.

The role follows a nine days on / three days off schedule with transition to a placed houseparent; benefits include salary of $46,917 per person plus housing, meals on duty, utilities and more, plus comprehensive benefits and

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 while on duty.
• Pet limitations: 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 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; staff serve as role models.

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 accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth work experience

Two-person couple role

Age 27+ for both spouses

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Integrity and professionalism

Daily devotions leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, helping them develop academically, emotionally, and socially.

The role follows a nine days on / three days off schedule with transition to a placed houseparent; benefits include salary of $46,917 per person plus housing, meals on duty, utilities and more, plus comprehensive benefits and