Live-In Flex Houseparent Couple for Student Home

Confidential; Brigantine (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for groups of 8-13 students. You will provide daily supervision, mentorship, manage routines and schedules, and participate in devotions and Chapel services.

The role requires a married couple, 27+ years old, with a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Benefits include housing, meals, and comprehensive coverage.

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 permitted 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 accompanying them to 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 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
• Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School is seeking full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for groups of 8-13 students. You will provide daily supervision, mentorship, manage routines and schedules, and participate in devotions and Chapel services.

The role requires a married couple, 27+ years old, with a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Benefits include housing, meals, and comprehensive coverage.