Live-In Couple Houseparents: Mentor 8–13 Students

Confidential; Calvert (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks two-person, full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for groups of 8–13 students. The role requires married couples who will work together to establish a structured, family-like home atmosphere.

Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring students, managing routines, driving to activities, leading devotions, and maintaining budgeting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Two-person role for couples 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 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 Sunday Chapel (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 and planning developmental and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
• Support various student homes on a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule; transition to Placed Houseparent later

Skills

Youth experience

Driver's license

Integrity & professionalism

Physical ability (lift 50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks two-person, full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for groups of 8–13 students. The role requires married couples who will work together to establish a structured, family-like home atmosphere.

Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring students, managing routines, driving to activities, leading devotions, and maintaining budgeting and reporting.