Live-In Couple Houseparents — Student Home Support

Confidential; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for 8–13 students. The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, and progression into a Placed Houseparent position within the same student home.

Benefits include housing, meals, insurance, and paid training. Two-year marriage requirement, age 27+, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or GED are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples 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 on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and engaging in developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for 8–13 students. The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, and progression into a Placed Houseparent position within the same student home.

Benefits include housing, meals, insurance, and paid training. Two-year marriage requirement, age 27+, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or GED are required.