Live-In Flex Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks 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 a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Initially, the nine-on, three-off schedule applies, with progression to a placed houseparent living with the same group. Benefits include salary per person of $46,917 and total couple compensation around $180,000, plus

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.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and chapel services.

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 accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Married for at least 2 years

Spouses age ≥27

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks 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 a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Initially, the nine-on, three-off schedule applies, with progression to a placed houseparent living with the same group. Benefits include salary per person of $46,917 and total couple compensation around $180,000, plus