Live-In Couple Houseparents: Shape Student Homes

Confidential; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Meals while on duty

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents—an on-campus two-person married role to supervise 8-13 students in a home, provide guidance, plan activities, and support their academic, emotional, and social development.

The roles include leading devotions and Chapel visits, managing routines, and ensuring student wellness, with a nine-on/nine-off period evolving into a placed home assignment.

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 permitted while on duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
• Valid U.S. drivers license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• 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
• Nine days on duty followed by three days off; potential placement in a fixed student home

Skills

Experience working with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents—an on-campus two-person married role to supervise 8-13 students in a home, provide guidance, plan activities, and support their academic, emotional, and social development.

The roles include leading devotions and Chapel visits, managing routines, and ensuring student wellness, with a nine-on/nine-off period evolving into a placed home assignment.