Live-In Couple Houseparents: Youth Development & Care

Confidential; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

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

Flex Houseparents work a nine-on, three-off schedule, with a potential transition to a placed houseparent living with the same group of students. Salary is $46,917 per person, with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including housing and meals.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a two-person role for couples married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth mentorship

Teamwork

Physical fitness

First aid readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

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

Flex Houseparents work a nine-on, three-off schedule, with a potential transition to a placed houseparent living with the same group of students. Salary is $46,917 per person, with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including housing and meals.