Live-In Couple Houseparents – On-Campus Student Home Mentors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Health benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a two-person couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, residing in on-campus homes to supervise 8–13 students. Work follows a 9 days on, 3 days off cycle, with a Placed Houseparent pathway over time.

Each spouse must apply individually and meet age/marital requirements. Salary per person is $46,917, with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including housing and meals.

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
• 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, 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 mentorship

Couples collaboration

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid U.S. driver's license

Ability to become certified to drive student home vans

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a two-person couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, residing in on-campus homes to supervise 8–13 students. Work follows a 9 days on, 3 days off cycle, with a Placed Houseparent pathway over time.

Each spouse must apply individually and meet age/marital requirements. Salary per person is $46,917, with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including housing and meals.