Live-In Couple Houseparents: Guide & Care for Students

Confidential; Clarkston (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes, supervise 8–13 students, and foster academic, emotional, and social growth in a structured, family-like setting. The role starts with nine days on, three off, then transition to a placed home.

Requires two years of married life, age 27+, experience with youth, a high school diploma, and a valid U.S. driver’s license.

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.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel activities.
• Driving students to activities and planning recreational opportunities.

Skills

Youth experience

Two-year married requirement

Age 27+

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes, supervise 8–13 students, and foster academic, emotional, and social growth in a structured, family-like setting. The role starts with nine days on, three off, then transition to a placed home.

Requires two years of married life, age 27+, experience with youth, a high school diploma, and a valid U.S. driver’s license.