Live-In Couple: Student Home Houseparents

Confidential; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a pair of Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, and supervision for 8–13 students. The two-person role requires married couples and offers a structured, family-like environment supporting academic, emotional, and social development.

Couples work a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule with potential transition to a placed houseparent role.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married 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.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth experience

Couple role experience

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Integrity and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a pair of Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, and supervision for 8–13 students. The two-person role requires married couples and offers a structured, family-like environment supporting academic, emotional, and social development.

Couples work a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule with potential transition to a placed houseparent role.