Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Morristown (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $46,917 per person

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes, supervising 8–13 students and guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

The role starts with nine days on, three days off, and progresses to a Placed Houseparent once established. The compensation combines salary per person with full benefits and housing included.

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 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 Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

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 and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initial nine-on, three-off schedule; weekdays with unscheduled time while students are in school.
• Transitioning into a Placed Houseparent role with the same group of students.

Skills

Youth experience

Driver's license

Couple eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes, supervising 8–13 students and guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

The role starts with nine days on, three days off, and progresses to a Placed Houseparent once established. The compensation combines salary per person with full benefits and housing included.