Live-In Couple Houseparents: Shape Students’ Futures

Confidential; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and care for 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional, and social development in a family-like setting.

Responsibilities include supervision, routines, medications, transportation, devotions, and budgeting. The role begins with a nine-on/three-off schedule and relocation to Hershey, PA, with comprehensive benefits and housing included.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Ability to obtain U.S. driver’s license and become certified to drive student vans.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellbeing.
• Drive students to activities and plan developmental/recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Integrity and professionalism

Commitment to a smoke-free campus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and care for 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional, and social development in a family-like setting.

Responsibilities include supervision, routines, medications, transportation, devotions, and budgeting. The role begins with a nine-on/three-off schedule and relocation to Hershey, PA, with comprehensive benefits and housing included.