Live-In Couple Houseparents for Youth Development

Milton Hershey School; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, supervision, and support for 8–13 students to foster academic, emotional, and social growth.

The position starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with eventual placement in a single student home. Benefits include salary per person, housing, meals on duty, health insurance, retirement, relocation assistance,

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Two-person role for couples 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
• Valid U.S. driver\'s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models for students

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and overseeing student wellness
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental and recreational events
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, supervision, and support for 8–13 students to foster academic, emotional, and social growth.

The position starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with eventual placement in a single student home. Benefits include salary per person, housing, meals on duty, health insurance, retirement, relocation assistance,