Live-In Flex Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Riverbank (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. 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.

Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a nine consecutive days on duty, then three days off schedule. Later, they transition into a Placed Houseparent role with a consistent group of students.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple must be married at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to drive student home vans.
• Lead students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

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.
• Initially support various student homes with a nine-on / three-off schedule.
• Transition to a placed Houseparent living with the same group.

Skills

Youth experience

Integrity and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. 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.

Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a nine consecutive days on duty, then three days off schedule. Later, they transition into a Placed Houseparent role with a consistent group of students.