Live-in Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Troy (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising and supporting 8–13 students within a family-like setting to promote academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role involves guiding daily routines, devotions, scheduling, and activities, with a structured nine-on/three-off cycle and a pathway to placed houseparent. Eligible couples must meet the stated requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role; married at least two years.
• Spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limits: fish and one approved dog.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff as role models.

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

Skills

Youth experience

Couple eligibility

Driver's license

Devotions leadership

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, supervising and supporting 8–13 students within a family-like setting to promote academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role involves guiding daily routines, devotions, scheduling, and activities, with a structured nine-on/three-off cycle and a pathway to placed houseparent. Eligible couples must meet the stated requirements.