Live-In Flex Houseparents (Couples) — Student Homes

Confidential; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, guiding 8–13 students, with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off.

The role leads daily routines, devotions, and student activities, transitioning to a placed houseparent with long-term housing. Salary includes housing and meals; comprehensive benefits and paid training are provided, with relocation support and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples 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 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; 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 activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Experience with youth

Integrity and professionalism

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, guiding 8–13 students, with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off.

The role leads daily routines, devotions, and student activities, transitioning to a placed houseparent with long-term housing. Salary includes housing and meals; comprehensive benefits and paid training are provided, with relocation support and paid time off.