Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Somerville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, provide care, guidance, and supervision for 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, home routines, medication administration, activity planning, devotions, chapel, budgeting, and reporting. A two-person married couple is required, with mandatory background and age eligibility. Relocation training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth is required or preferred.
• Two-person couple role with at least two years of marriage required.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning development and recreation.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Couple eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, provide care, guidance, and supervision for 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social development.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, home routines, medication administration, activity planning, devotions, chapel, budgeting, and reporting. A two-person married couple is required, with mandatory background and age eligibility. Relocation training provided.