Live-In Flex Houseparents: Full-Time Couple Role

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person $46,917

Housing included

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples for full-time Flex Houseparent roles. Couples live in on-campus homes, supervising 8–13 students and guiding their academic, emotional, and social growth. After training, roles progress to a placed Houseparent with continued oversight of a fixed student group.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, routines, devotions, transportation, and budgeting. Benefits cover housing, meals, comprehensive insurance, and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married 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 while on duty.
• Pet limitations: 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 Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

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

Youth experience

Driver's license

Couple requirement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples for full-time Flex Houseparent roles. Couples live in on-campus homes, supervising 8–13 students and guiding their academic, emotional, and social growth. After training, roles progress to a placed Houseparent with continued oversight of a fixed student group.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, routines, devotions, transportation, and budgeting. Benefits cover housing, meals, comprehensive insurance, and relocation support.