Live-In Couple Houseparents: Mentor 8-13 Students

Confidential; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Free housing and meals

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, residing in on-campus student homes and guiding 8–13 students. The role includes supervision, routines, and student wellness, with driving duties and devotional leadership as part of daily life.

Upon hire, couples progress to a Placed Houseparent role; salary per person is around $46,917 plus housing, meals, utilities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27+.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lead daily devotions and 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, and planning/engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Driver certification

Leadership

Integrity

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, residing in on-campus student homes and guiding 8–13 students. The role includes supervision, routines, and student wellness, with driving duties and devotional leadership as part of daily life.

Upon hire, couples progress to a Placed Houseparent role; salary per person is around $46,917 plus housing, meals, utilities, and comprehensive benefits.