Live-In Couple Houseparents for Student Support

Confidential; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in Hershey, PA. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students, helping them grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

In this unique role, couples work nine days on, three off, with transition to a Placed Houseparent later. Benefits include housing, meals on duty, medical and retirement options, relocation assistance, and paid

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Commitment to a 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 and planning developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Driving

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in Hershey, PA. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students, helping them grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

In this unique role, couples work nine days on, three off, with transition to a Placed Houseparent later. Benefits include housing, meals on duty, medical and retirement options, relocation assistance, and paid