Live-In Couple: Student Home Houseparents

Confidential; Wasco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on our on-campus student homes. The role combines caregiving, supervision, and program planning for groups of 8–13 students, with a path to a placed housing role after start-up.

This two-person position requires active mentorship, driving responsibilities, and engagement in daily devotions and Chapel services, all within a structured, family-like environment that supports student growth and success.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples must be legally 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.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on our on-campus student homes. The role combines caregiving, supervision, and program planning for groups of 8–13 students, with a path to a placed housing role after start-up.

This two-person position requires active mentorship, driving responsibilities, and engagement in daily devotions and Chapel services, all within a structured, family-like environment that supports student growth and success.