Live-in Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, and supervision for about 8–13 students. These roles start with rotating nine days on, followed by three off, and eventually transition to a placed houseparent living with the same group.

Benefits include housing, meals, insurance, retirement, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Two-person couple married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to be certified to drive student vans.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.

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.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Teamwork

Couple coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, and supervision for about 8–13 students. These roles start with rotating nine days on, followed by three off, and eventually transition to a placed houseparent living with the same group.

Benefits include housing, meals, insurance, retirement, and relocation assistance.