Live-In Flex Houseparents: Student Mentors & Caregivers

Confidential; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role involves living in on-campus student homes, providing care, supervision, and guidance for 8–13 students, and fostering a structured, family-like environment to support academic and social growth.

Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, health oversight, driving, devotional leadership, and annual budgeting duties.

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.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and participate in development and recreation.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a married couple to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role involves living in on-campus student homes, providing care, supervision, and guidance for 8–13 students, and fostering a structured, family-like environment to support academic and social growth.

Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, health oversight, driving, devotional leadership, and annual budgeting duties.