Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Free housing

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents—a unique two-person position where couples live in on-campus student homes, supervising 8-13 students and guiding their daily routines, devotions, and activities.

The role includes managing household schedules, ensuring student wellness, and coordinating transport to activities, with a focus on a structured, family-like environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Two-year married couple minimum
• Both spouses age 27 or older
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol 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 Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• 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

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents—a unique two-person position where couples live in on-campus student homes, supervising 8-13 students and guiding their daily routines, devotions, and activities.

The role includes managing household schedules, ensuring student wellness, and coordinating transport to activities, with a focus on a structured, family-like environment.