Live-In Flex Houseparents: Couple Mentors for Students

Confidential; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus homes and caring for 8–13 students.

This unique role combines supervision, mentorship, and logistics, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating activities, with a nine-on/three-off cycle initially, then placement in a consistent student home. Competitive benefits accompany salary and housing.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role for married couples of at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 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 limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to be certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

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 events with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Couple role requirement

Integrity & professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus homes and caring for 8–13 students.

This unique role combines supervision, mentorship, and logistics, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating activities, with a nine-on/three-off cycle initially, then placement in a consistent student home. Competitive benefits accompany salary and housing.