Live-In Couple Houseparents: Student Home Mentor

Milton Hershey School; Washington; On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total compensation: $180,000 per two‑s

Housing included

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a married couple to serve as Full‑time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family‑like environment to aid academic and personal development.

The position starts with nine on-duty days followed by three off, with potential transition to a placed houseparent role living with the same group.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• 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 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 and planning developmental/recreational activities with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Couple partnership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a married couple to serve as Full‑time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family‑like environment to aid academic and personal development.

The position starts with nine on-duty days followed by three off, with potential transition to a placed houseparent role living with the same group.