Live-In Couple Houseparents: On-Campus Student Mentors

Confidential; Hinckley (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role; legally married for at least 2 years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; able to become certified to drive student vans.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limits: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and engage in development and recreation.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.
• Initially support various student homes; nine days on, three off.
• Transition to a placed houseparent living with the same group of students.

Skills

Youth work experience

Two-person couple role

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.