Live-in Couple Houseparents: Mentor Student Homes

Confidential; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account / Flexible-spm

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Free housing and meals on duty

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents as a married couple to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students. A nine-on / three-off schedule applies, with progression to a placed houseparent role.

The role requires dedication to student success, with both spouses applying individually, and is accompanied by competitive benefits and housing.

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.

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

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents as a married couple to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students. A nine-on / three-off schedule applies, with progression to a placed houseparent role.

The role requires dedication to student success, with both spouses applying individually, and is accompanied by competitive benefits and housing.