Live-in Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Jerseyville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents for a two-person married couple. In on-campus homes, you’ll supervise 8-13 students, plan activities, and support their academic, emotional, and social growth.

Salary is $46,917 per person with approximately $180,000 total per couple, including free housing, meals on duty, and benefits. The schedule starts with nine days on, three off, with transition to a placed home over time.

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 and planning development and recreational activities with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Van driving certification

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents for a two-person married couple. In on-campus homes, you’ll supervise 8-13 students, plan activities, and support their academic, emotional, and social growth.

Salary is $46,917 per person with approximately $180,000 total per couple, including free housing, meals on duty, and benefits. The schedule starts with nine days on, three off, with transition to a placed home over time.