Live-In Couple Houseparents – Student Home Mentors

Confidential; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

Life insurance and disability options

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes, providing care, mentorship and supervision for 8–13 students, creating a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional and social growth.

The role includes nine days on, three off shifts, potential transition to a placed houseparent, and a benefits package with health coverage, retirement, and relocation assistance.

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.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Ability to lead daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

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.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple requirement

Age 27+ per spouse

Physical ability up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live in on-campus student homes, providing care, mentorship and supervision for 8–13 students, creating a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional and social growth.

The role includes nine days on, three off shifts, potential transition to a placed houseparent, and a benefits package with health coverage, retirement, and relocation assistance.