Live-in Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & housing

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and providing care, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

Two-person role requires marriage of at least two years; both spouses must be 27 or older and have a valid driver’s license. The position offers housing, meals, health benefits, and relocation assistance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and providing care, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

Two-person role requires marriage of at least two years; both spouses must be 27 or older and have a valid driver’s license. The position offers housing, meals, health benefits, and relocation assistance.