Live-In Couple Houseparents: Guide & Care for Students

Milton Hershey School; Utah; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Housing included

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and supervise 8-13 students, providing care, mentorship, and daily routines in a structured, family-like environment. This two-person role offers a salary of $46,917 per person (about $180,000 per couple) plus housing, meals during duty, and extensive benefits.

Relocation assistance, paid training, and PTO are included; both spouses must be married at least two years and meet all listed

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.
• 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

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and supervise 8-13 students, providing care, mentorship, and daily routines in a structured, family-like environment. This two-person role offers a salary of $46,917 per person (about $180,000 per couple) plus housing, meals during duty, and extensive benefits.

Relocation assistance, paid training, and PTO are included; both spouses must be married at least two years and meet all listed