Live-In Couple Houseparents for Students

Confidential; Galena (KS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role places you in on-campus student homes to provide care, guidance, and supervision for about 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

Initially, couples support multiple homes on a rotating schedule—nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off—before transitioning to a placed houseparent with a

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples must be legally married for 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 vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and actively engage in development and recreation.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee household budgeting and reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Couple role requirement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role places you in on-campus student homes to provide care, guidance, and supervision for about 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

Initially, couples support multiple homes on a rotating schedule—nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off—before transitioning to a placed houseparent with a