Live-In Couple Houseparents: Mentor & Lead Student Homes

Confidential; Milner (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Utilities included

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, guiding 8–13 students with daily supervision and a structured, family-like environment.

Ten days on, three off, with potential progression to a placed houseparent role. Applicants must be a legally married couple for at least two years, both 27+, and pass individual applications.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for legally married couples for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the home.
• Campus is smoke-free and weapon-free; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one approved dog.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Staff serve as role models for students.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth mentoring

Driver’s license

Couples required

LeadershipDevotions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, guiding 8–13 students with daily supervision and a structured, family-like environment.

Ten days on, three off, with potential progression to a placed houseparent role. Applicants must be a legally married couple for at least two years, both 27+, and pass individual applications.