Live-In Couple: Student Home Mentors & Caregivers

Confidential; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks experienced Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes to supervise 8–13 students, providing care, guidance, and a family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social development.

The roles involve nine days on duty followed by three days off, with progression to a placed houseparent living with the same group. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a 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.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while 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 accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in 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

Commitment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks experienced Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes to supervise 8–13 students, providing care, guidance, and a family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social development.

The roles involve nine days on duty followed by three days off, with progression to a placed houseparent living with the same group. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.