Live-In Couple Houseparents – Full-Time Student Homes

Confidential; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917.00 per person (approx.

Housing included

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents—a two‑person couple living in on‑campus student homes to care for 8‑13 students. The role starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with a transition later to a placed houseparent role.

The positions require both spouses to be married at least two years, aged 27+, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. The team provides leadership, mentorship, devotions, transportation, budgeting, and daily

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two spouses must be legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 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.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with youth

Two-person couple role

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring full-time Flex Houseparents—a two‑person couple living in on‑campus student homes to care for 8‑13 students. The role starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with a transition later to a placed houseparent role.

The positions require both spouses to be married at least two years, aged 27+, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. The team provides leadership, mentorship, devotions, transportation, budgeting, and daily