Live-In Flex Youth Houseparents (Couples)

Milton Hershey School; Fordyce (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals provided on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising about 8-13 students and guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

Initial duties cover multiple homes with a nine-day on, three-day off schedule, eventually transitioning to a placed houseparent role with a consistent student group. Benefits include housing and healthcare coverage.

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.
• 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 students in daily devotions and Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities and planning engaging development and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth mentorship

Team collaboration

Safety and wellness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, supervising about 8-13 students and guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

Initial duties cover multiple homes with a nine-day on, three-day off schedule, eventually transitioning to a placed houseparent role with a consistent student group. Benefits include housing and healthcare coverage.