Live-In Couple: Student Home Parents (Flex Role)

Milton Hershey School; Sherrill (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents (couples) to live in on-campus student homes and care for groups of 8–13 students. You will supervise, guide, and support students, creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters academic, emotional, and social development.

The schedule begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with progression 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.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and engage in developmental/recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Integrity

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents (couples) to live in on-campus student homes and care for groups of 8–13 students. You will supervise, guide, and support students, creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters academic, emotional, and social development.

The schedule begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with progression to a placed houseparent role.