Live-In Couple Houseparents: Student Home Mentors

Confidential; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, invites applications for Full-time Flex Houseparents (two-person couples) to reside in on-campus student homes, guiding 8–13 students toward academic, emotional, and social growth.

Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, wellness, transportation, and devotional activities, with a nine-on, three-off duty cycle and transitions to a placed houseparent role over time. Benefits and training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role; married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

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.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, invites applications for Full-time Flex Houseparents (two-person couples) to reside in on-campus student homes, guiding 8–13 students toward academic, emotional, and social growth.

Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, wellness, transportation, and devotional activities, with a nine-on, three-off duty cycle and transitions to a placed houseparent role over time. Benefits and training provided.