Live-In Flex Houseparents — Guide & Mentor Students

Confidential; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

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, care for a group of 8-13 students, and support their academic, emotional, and social growth.

The schedule starts with nine consecutive days on duty, then three days off, with future placement in a single student home. Salary is $46,917 per person, plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a 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.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to 8-13 students.
• 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

Youth work

Couples collaboration

Driver's license

Public speaking

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, care for a group of 8-13 students, and support their academic, emotional, and social growth.

The schedule starts with nine consecutive days on duty, then three days off, with future placement in a single student home. Salary is $46,917 per person, plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.