Live-In Flex Houseparent for Student Homes (Couples)

Milton Hershey School; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917 per person

Total compensation per couple ~$180,0

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents at our Hershey, PA campus. Couples live in on-campus student homes, supervise 8–13 students, and foster a family-like, supportive environment that promotes academic and personal growth.

The role begins with 9 consecutive days on duty followed by 3 days off; later it transitions to a placed houseparent living arrangement. Comprehensive benefits and relocation support are provided.

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 on duty.
• Pet restrictions: 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.

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

Skills

Youth experience

Teamwork

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents at our Hershey, PA campus. Couples live in on-campus student homes, supervise 8–13 students, and foster a family-like, supportive environment that promotes academic and personal growth.

The role begins with 9 consecutive days on duty followed by 3 days off; later it transitions to a placed houseparent living arrangement. Comprehensive benefits and relocation support are provided.