Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917 per person (approx. $,

Free housing included

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and care for groups of 8–13 students. The role starts with nine days on duty, then three off, transitioning to a placed houseparent with a long‑term home there.

Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, medication administration, and leading daily devotions, Chapel visits, and family-like routines.

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 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 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/participating in developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth work

Couples role

Driver's license

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and care for groups of 8–13 students. The role starts with nine days on duty, then three off, transitioning to a placed houseparent with a long‑term home there.

Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, medication administration, and leading daily devotions, Chapel visits, and family-like routines.