Live-In Couple Houseparents: Shape Student Homes & Growth

Milton Hershey School; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Meals during duty

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks dedicated Full-time Flex Houseparents for couples. You will reside in on-campus homes, supervising and guiding 8–13 students, with a nine-day-on / three-day-off rotation.

Eligible couples benefit from cost-free housing, meals during duty, and comprehensive support. The role requires caring for students’ academic, emotional, and social development, ensuring safety, and coordinating routines.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple must be 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.

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 and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initially supporting multiple student homes with a nine days on, three off schedule.
• Transitioning to a Placed Houseparent living with the same group of students.

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple

Age 27+

Lift to 50 lbs

Professional integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks dedicated Full-time Flex Houseparents for couples. You will reside in on-campus homes, supervising and guiding 8–13 students, with a nine-day-on / three-day-off rotation.

Eligible couples benefit from cost-free housing, meals during duty, and comprehensive support. The role requires caring for students’ academic, emotional, and social development, ensuring safety, and coordinating routines.