Live-In Couple Houseparents for Youth Development

Milton Hershey School; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 4,600 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on campus in Hershey, PA. Couples live in student homes, supervise about 8-13 students, and support their academic, emotional, and social development in a structured, family-like environment.

Initial duties cover nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with transition to a placed houseparent role over time.

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.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmentally appropriate activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on campus in Hershey, PA. Couples live in student homes, supervise about 8-13 students, and support their academic, emotional, and social development in a structured, family-like environment.

Initial duties cover nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with transition to a placed houseparent role over time.