Live-In Couple Houseparents — Mentors for Students

Confidential; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus homes, guiding 8–13 students, with structured daily routines and devotionals. The role evolves from a nine-on/three-off schedule to a Placed Houseparent position.

Requirements include being married for at least two years, both spouses 27+, and a high school diploma or GED. Benefits cover housing, meals, and comprehensive insurance options.

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 on duty.
• Pet limits: 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 Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; 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 developmental/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Couple requirement

Age 27+

Integrity and professionalism

Lead devotions

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus homes, guiding 8–13 students, with structured daily routines and devotionals. The role evolves from a nine-on/three-off schedule to a Placed Houseparent position.

Requirements include being married for at least two years, both spouses 27+, and a high school diploma or GED. Benefits cover housing, meals, and comprehensive insurance options.