Live-in Flex Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Crowley (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples for Full-time Flex Houseparents. You will reside in on-campus student homes, providing daily supervision, mentorship, and support for 8–13 students to promote academic, emotional, and social growth in a structured, family-like environment.

Initially, nine days on duty followed by three off; later transition to a placed houseparent living with the same student group.

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.
• 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 become 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 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/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel participation.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple requirement

Age requirement 27+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples for Full-time Flex Houseparents. You will reside in on-campus student homes, providing daily supervision, mentorship, and support for 8–13 students to promote academic, emotional, and social growth in a structured, family-like environment.

Initially, nine days on duty followed by three off; later transition to a placed houseparent living with the same student group.