Live-In Couple: Youth Development Houseparents

Confidential; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and support a group of about 8–13 students.

The role includes daily supervision, coordinating routines, overseeing wellness, driving to activities, leading devotions, budgeting, and reporting. Compensation starts at $46,917 per person with total couple packages around $180,000 plus housing and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Couples legally married for at least two years
• Both spouses aged 27 or older
• No more than three dependent children in the student home
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty
• Pet restrictions: fish and one dog of approved breeds
• 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 services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up 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, planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus student homes and support a group of about 8–13 students.

The role includes daily supervision, coordinating routines, overseeing wellness, driving to activities, leading devotions, budgeting, and reporting. Compensation starts at $46,917 per person with total couple packages around $180,000 plus housing and benefits.