Live-In Couple Houseparents: Mentor & Guide Students

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person married couple who live on campus to foster a family-like environment for 8–13 students. Responsibilities span supervision, routines, wellness, transportation, and development activities.

The role includes leading devotions, coordinating schedules, and managing household budgeting, with a nine-on/three-off work cycle and potential transition to a placed houseparent position.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-year married couple required by law.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and plan developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth work

Married couple

Driver's license

Household leadership

Education

HS diploma

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person married couple who live on campus to foster a family-like environment for 8–13 students. Responsibilities span supervision, routines, wellness, transportation, and development activities.

The role includes leading devotions, coordinating schedules, and managing household budgeting, with a nine-on/three-off work cycle and potential transition to a placed houseparent position.