Live-In Couple Houseparents: Shape Student Lives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and mentor groups of 8–13 students. The role combines caregiving, supervision, and budget reporting within a structured family-like environment.

Couples must be legally married for at least two years, both partners aged 27+, and able to lift up to 50 lbs. Comprehensive benefits and relocation support are provided.

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. driver's 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).
• 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, 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.
• Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes on a 9 days on / 3 days off schedule; later transition to a Placed Houseparent role.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and mentor groups of 8–13 students. The role combines caregiving, supervision, and budget reporting within a structured family-like environment.

Couples must be legally married for at least two years, both partners aged 27+, and able to lift up to 50 lbs. Comprehensive benefits and relocation support are provided.