Live‑In Flex Houseparent for Youth (Couples)

Milton Hershey School; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA hires married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

Couples work a nine days on, three days off schedule, progress to a Placed Houseparent role, with compensation including salary of $46,917 per person and full benefits, housing, meals on duty, and relocation assistance.

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.

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

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple

Driver's license

Physical ability

Devotions leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA hires married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

Couples work a nine days on, three days off schedule, progress to a Placed Houseparent role, with compensation including salary of $46,917 per person and full benefits, housing, meals on duty, and relocation assistance.