Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to work as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, mentorship, and supervision for 8–13 students.

The role features a nine-on, three-off schedule and a path to a placed houseparent position living with the same group. Salary per person is $46,917 with total compensation per couple around $180,000, plus comprehensive benefits and relocation/training support.

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 in the home.
• No smoking or weapons on campus; no alcohol 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 vans.
• Ability to lead 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; 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 mentorship

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to work as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, mentorship, and supervision for 8–13 students.

The role features a nine-on, three-off schedule and a path to a placed houseparent position living with the same group. Salary per person is $46,917 with total compensation per couple around $180,000, plus comprehensive benefits and relocation/training support.