Live-In Couple Houseparents: Student Support & Guidance

Confidential; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Utilities included

Health, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking 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.

This role fosters academic, emotional, and social development for each student. Initially, nine days on duty followed by three days off, with a future transition to a Placed Houseparent living with the same student group.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.

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 and recreational events.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth work experience

Team collaboration

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. 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.

This role fosters academic, emotional, and social development for each student. Initially, nine days on duty followed by three days off, with a future transition to a Placed Houseparent living with the same student group.