Live-in Couple Houseparents: Mentors for Teens

Confidential; Pittsburg (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Meals provided

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents for couples to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing routines, administering medications, driving to activities, leading devotions, and budgeting duties. The role begins with a nine-on, three-off rotation and can transition to a placed home with a stable group.

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.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• 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).
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

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 events
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth work

Couples eligibility

Valid driver’s license

Devotions leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents for couples to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing routines, administering medications, driving to activities, leading devotions, and budgeting duties. The role begins with a nine-on, three-off rotation and can transition to a placed home with a stable group.