Live-in Couple Houseparents: Shape Student Growth

Confidential; Fairview Park (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking a full-time Flex Houseparent couple to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students. This two-person role requires a married couple and offers a unique, life-changing career with housing and meals included.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, coordinating routines, administering medications, driving to activities, leading devotions and chapel, and managing

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a 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 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 Sunday Chapel; proselytizing prohibited.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Administrating medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental/recreational events.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking a full-time Flex Houseparent couple to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students. This two-person role requires a married couple and offers a unique, life-changing career with housing and meals included.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, coordinating routines, administering medications, driving to activities, leading devotions and chapel, and managing