Live-In Couple: Youth Development Houseparents

Confidential; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Medical, dental, vision insurance

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. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision and support for a group of about 8–13 students.

The role creates a structured, family-like environment that supports students’ academic, emotional and social development. At hire, flex houseparents work nine consecutive days on, then three days off, with weekdays having unscheduled time while students are in

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

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 engaging in development and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Marital couple requirement

Driver's license

Age 27+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

The role creates a structured, family-like environment that supports students’ academic, emotional and social development. At hire, flex houseparents work nine consecutive days on, then three days off, with weekdays having unscheduled time while students are in