Live-In Flex Couple Houseparents - Student Care

Confidential; Havana (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person included

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA hires married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus homes and mentor a group of 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional and social development.

The role starts with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, transitioning into a placed-houseparent arrangement with ongoing caregiving and leadership within a family-like setting. Competitive compensation, housing and comprehensive benefits are included.

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.
• Ability to drive student home vans after certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and engage in development and recreation.
• Lead daily devotions and attend Sunday Chapel with students.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Couples teamwork

Driver license

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA hires married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents who reside in on-campus homes and mentor a group of 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional and social development.

The role starts with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, transitioning into a placed-houseparent arrangement with ongoing caregiving and leadership within a family-like setting. Competitive compensation, housing and comprehensive benefits are included.