Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

On-campus housing

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students, creating a structured, family-like environment to help them reach their potential.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing routines, administering medications, transporting students to activities, leading devotions and Sunday Chapel, and budgeting.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.

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 experience

Married couple

Ages 27+

Smoke-free campus

Pet restrictions

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Role model

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students, creating a structured, family-like environment to help them reach their potential.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing routines, administering medications, transporting students to activities, leading devotions and Sunday Chapel, and budgeting.