Live-In Couple: Student Homeparent & Mentor

Confidential; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Relocation assistance

Housing included

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus homes, provide daily supervision, mentorship, and support for 8–13 students, with a path to a placed houseparent role after an initial nine-on/three-off schedule.

The role includes leading devotions, coordinating activities, managing routines, and ensuring student wellness, with a strong emphasis on integrity and role-model behavior for youth.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• 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

Experience with youth

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus homes, provide daily supervision, mentorship, and support for 8–13 students, with a path to a placed houseparent role after an initial nine-on/three-off schedule.

The role includes leading devotions, coordinating activities, managing routines, and ensuring student wellness, with a strong emphasis on integrity and role-model behavior for youth.