Live-In Couple: Youth Home Mentors

Confidential; Ferron (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Meals on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, offers a unique Full-time Flex Houseparents role for married couples. Houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, supervising 8–13 students and guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

Initially, couples support various student homes on a schedule of nine days on duty followed by three off, with potential transition to a Placed Houseparent living with the same group. Excellent benefits apply.

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.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol 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 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 are role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Lead devotions

Ability to drive student vans

Integrity and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, offers a unique Full-time Flex Houseparents role for married couples. Houseparents reside in on-campus student homes, supervising 8–13 students and guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

Initially, couples support various student homes on a schedule of nine days on duty followed by three off, with potential transition to a Placed Houseparent living with the same group. Excellent benefits apply.