Live-In Flex Houseparent (Couples) – Student Homes

Confidential; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Meals included on duty

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full‑time Flex Houseparents who live on campus and care for a group of 8–13 students.

The role combines supervision, household management, health oversight, transportation, and spiritual duties, with a nine-on/three-off schedule and a progression to a Placed Houseparent.

Benefits include salary per person of $46,917 plus family housing, health coverage, retirement plans, relocation assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a 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.
• Smokefree and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: 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 Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth experience

Couple role

Driver license

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 who live on campus and care for a group of 8–13 students.

The role combines supervision, household management, health oversight, transportation, and spiritual duties, with a nine-on/three-off schedule and a progression to a Placed Houseparent.

Benefits include salary per person of $46,917 plus family housing, health coverage, retirement plans, relocation assistance, and paid time off.