Live-In Couple Houseparents for Youth Development

Milton Hershey School; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on our on-campus homes in Hershey, PA. You will provide daily supervision and mentorship for 8–13 students, ensuring a safe, structured, family-like environment with activities and oversight of routines.

The role requires two years of married partnership, age 27+, and a commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus. Relocation and paid training are provided along with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• This is a 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 permitted while 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 accompanying them to 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 working or volunteeringwith

Valid U.S. driver's license

Ability to lead daily devotions

Mentorship of students

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on our on-campus homes in Hershey, PA. You will provide daily supervision and mentorship for 8–13 students, ensuring a safe, structured, family-like environment with activities and oversight of routines.

The role requires two years of married partnership, age 27+, and a commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus. Relocation and paid training are provided along with extensive benefits.