Live-In Couple Houseparents: Student Home Mentors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a Full-time Flex Houseparent couple to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, supervision, and guidance for 8–13 students. The role begins with nine days on duty followed by three days off, evolving into a placed houseparent living with the same group.

The position offers housing, meals, comprehensive benefits, and relocation/training support. Applicants must be a married two-person team, >=27 years old, with a high school diploma or GED,

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, as well as 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.

Skills

Youth work experience

Married couple

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a Full-time Flex Houseparent couple to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, supervision, and guidance for 8–13 students. The role begins with nine days on duty followed by three days off, evolving into a placed houseparent living with the same group.

The position offers housing, meals, comprehensive benefits, and relocation/training support. Applicants must be a married two-person team, >=27 years old, with a high school diploma or GED,