Live-In Couple Houseparents — Full-Time, Flexible Schedule

Confidential; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

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

Flex Houseparents follow a nine-on, three-off schedule and may transition to a placed role, with compensation including free housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, volunteering or formal settings.
• 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and plan developmentally engaging events.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Flex Houseparents follow a nine-on, three-off schedule and may transition to a placed role, with compensation including free housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive benefits.