Live-In Couple Houseparents: Mentor Students

Confidential; Hooper (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Training provided

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents—two-person, married couple role living on campus to supervise and mentor 8–13 students in a home setting.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, routines, medications, transport to activities, devotions, and budgeting; transition to placed houseparent after initial period; compensation includes salary per person with full 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.
• 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, 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 mentorship

Team collaboration

Leading devotions

Ability to lift

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents—two-person, married couple role living on campus to supervise and mentor 8–13 students in a home setting.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, routines, medications, transport to activities, devotions, and budgeting; transition to placed houseparent after initial period; compensation includes salary per person with full benefits and housing.