Live-in Couple Houseparents — Student Home Mentors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

On-campus housing

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising 8–13 students and supporting academic, emotional, and social development in a family-like setting.

Initially, couples work nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with eventual transition to a placed houseparent living in the same student home. Benefits include relocation support and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 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 on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising 8–13 students and supporting academic, emotional, and social development in a family-like setting.

Initially, couples work nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with eventual transition to a placed houseparent living in the same student home. Benefits include relocation support and paid training.