Live-In Flex Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Milton Hershey School; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students, helping them develop academically, emotionally, and socially.

After a nine-on, three-off schedule, couples may move into a placed houseparent role. The position includes housing, meals while on duty, health benefits, retirement plans, and paid training

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role; married at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in student home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet restrictions: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff are 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 attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Mentorship

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

U.S. driver’s license

Van driver certification

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students, helping them develop academically, emotionally, and socially.

After a nine-on, three-off schedule, couples may move into a placed houseparent role. The position includes housing, meals while on duty, health benefits, retirement plans, and paid training