Live-In Couple Houseparents: Student Support & Development

Milton Hershey School; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Utilities included

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to provide care, guidance, and supervision for 8–13 students in on-campus homes. The role includes nine days on duty followed by three off, with transition to a placed houseparent over time.

Salary is $46,917 per person (about $180,000 per couple) plus free housing, meals during duty, utilities, and more; comprehensive benefits and relocation/training support are included.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple required (married at least two years).
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty.
• Pet limits: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning/developing activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Driver's license

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to provide care, guidance, and supervision for 8–13 students in on-campus homes. The role includes nine days on duty followed by three off, with transition to a placed houseparent over time.

Salary is $46,917 per person (about $180,000 per couple) plus free housing, meals during duty, utilities, and more; comprehensive benefits and relocation/training support are included.