Live-in Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks two-person teams to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, supervision, and guidance for 8-13 students, helping them develop academically, emotionally, and socially.

The role follows a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, with eventual placement in a single student home. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, relocation assistance, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-year married couples are required.
• Both spouses must be 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the home.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to be driver-certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Lead devotional activities and Sunday Chapel accompaniment.
• Drive students to activities and participate in developmental and recreational events.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Mentorship

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks two-person teams to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, supervision, and guidance for 8-13 students, helping them develop academically, emotionally, and socially.

The role follows a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, with eventual placement in a single student home. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, relocation assistance, and paid training.