Live-In Couple Houseparents: Student Home Mentors

Confidential; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917 per person

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role requires residing in on-campus student homes and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students.

Houseparents follow a nine consecutive days on duty, then three days off schedule, with progression to a Placed Houseparent living and working with the same group. Benefits include salary per person and comprehensive coverage.

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 and planning developmental and recreational events.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple required

Age 27+, both spouses

Limit dependents

Smoke-free campus

Pet restrictions

Driver’s license

Lead devotions

High school diploma

Lift 50 lbs

Role model professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role requires residing in on-campus student homes and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students.

Houseparents follow a nine consecutive days on duty, then three days off schedule, with progression to a Placed Houseparent living and working with the same group. Benefits include salary per person and comprehensive coverage.