Live-In Couple Houseparents: Student-Home Mentors

Confidential; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents work a nine-on, three-off schedule and may transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living with the same group of students. Competitive pay per person with comprehensive benefits and housing included.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27+.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• 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

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Van driving certification

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents work a nine-on, three-off schedule and may transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living with the same group of students. Competitive pay per person with comprehensive benefits and housing included.