Live-In Flex Houseparents (Couples)

Confidential; Paxton (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live on-campus, supervise groups of 8–13 students, and provide mentorship and daily care to support students’ academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, then advances to a Placed Houseparent living with the same students. Benefits include salary per person, housing, meals, and comprehensive insurance.

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 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 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 and planning development and recreation.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initially supporting various student homes on a nine-on / three-off schedule, then transitioning to a Placed Houseparent role.

Skills

Youth experience

Teamwork in two-person role

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples live on-campus, supervise groups of 8–13 students, and provide mentorship and daily care to support students’ academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, then advances to a Placed Houseparent living with the same students. Benefits include salary per person, housing, meals, and comprehensive insurance.